Liverpool U21s notched one other spectacular victory on the highway, securing a slim 1-0 win at Man United thanks to a different Tyler Morton aim.
Man United U21s 0-1 Liverpool U21s
Premier League 2 (6), Leigh Sports activities Village
October 6, 2024
Targets: Morton 68′
Greater than per week on from a dominant win over Arsenal, Barry Lewtas named an skilled aspect for the journey to Man United.
Morton and Trey Nyoni had been concerned after lacking out on the senior matchday squad as soon as extra, they usually had been joined by two others who’ve beforehand made a first-team look.
Tom Hill, one of many aforementioned gamers, discovered himself in nice positions to threaten United’s aim however was thwarted at each flip within the first half.
A questionable whistle or two from the referee didn’t assist the younger Reds both – modelling his sport on Simon Hooper.
Kieran Morrison, 17, who changed Tommy Pilling early on, threatened to assist break the impasse with a superb cross excessive of the defence, just for Hill to have the ball taken off his boot.
And on a weekend that has put the membership’s goalkeeping division within the highlight, Kornel Misciur confirmed off his credentials with a high one-v-one save and his velocity off the road.
Ethan Ennis, former Liverpool academy participant, would have been cursing the 17-year-old for thwarting United’s finest likelihood of the primary half.
HT: Man United U21s 0-0 Liverpool U21s
The Reds returned from the break with a pre-planned substitute as Oakley Cannonier was changed by Ranel Younger, having solely simply returned from harm.
Misciur continued to show decisive for Liverpool with a few robust early saves, whereas Terence Miles had the very best likelihood for Lewtas’ aspect with a mazy run and shot up till Morton stepped up.
Unlucky to be taking part in underage soccer, the midfielder capitalised when the United goalkeeper’s clearance ended at his ft for his second aim in as many Premier League 2 video games.
His first shot was blocked, however he was composed sufficient to information his second effort into an empty web, 1-0 to Liverpool and a reward for the Reds urgent excessive up the pitch.
The hosts put Liverpool below stress late on, however they held on for one more priceless three factors.
TIA Man of the Match: Kornel Misciur
Liverpool U21s: Misciur; Miles, Norris, Jonas (Nallo 80′), Pinnington; Morton, Nyoni (Davidson 79′), Corness, Pilling (Morrison 13′); Hill, Cannonier (Younger 45′)
Subs not used: Trueman
Subsequent match: Everton (H) – Premier League 2 – Saturday, October 26, 2pm (BST)
