Liverpool have suffered a devastating late collapse following a trio of injury setbacks just before their crucial match 😢
Theo Squires was at Finch Farm as Liverpool’s Under-18 team endured a 3-2 defeat to Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool Under-18s suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Everton in a thrilling Merseyside derby on Saturday, conceding twice in stoppage time. Joe Bradshaw put Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s side ahead twice in the first half, but Braiden Graham leveled for Everton each time.
Everton increased their pressure as the game went on, hitting the woodwork twice before finally equalizing late in stoppage time. Captain Aled Thomas scored from a corner, and substitute Kean Wren sealed the win with a volley after a defensive mistake by Liverpool.
Liverpool started well and took the lead early, with Bradshaw scoring a header after a recovered possession. Everton responded quickly, with Bailey Hall denying George Morgan’s header. The Reds then had a goal ruled out for offside before both teams had penalty appeals waved away.
Everton equalized through Graham’s well-taken shot, but Liverpool regained the lead with Bradshaw’s brilliant individual effort, finishing into the far corner. Despite several chances for both teams, Liverpool couldn’t hold on, and Everton’s relentless pressure in the final moments led to their dramatic late comeback.
Liverpool’s injuries added to their woes, with Ewing, Evers, and Airoboma all forced off the pitch. Despite a valiant effort, Liverpool couldn’t prevent Everton from taking all three points in the dying seconds.
Liverpool’s lineup: Hall; Pitt, Airoboma (Martin, 90), Enahoro-Marcus, Evers (Furnell-Gill, 64); Esdaille, Ewing (Upton, 64); Bradshaw, Lonmeni (Ngumoha, 46), O’Connor; Sonni-Lambie.
