James Ellison fired the winner as Liverpool under-18s bounced back from their derby defeat to beat Crewe Alexandra 1-0 at the Kirkby Academy.
Rodolfo Borrell’s side provided a positive response to last week’s 2-0 home defeat to Everton. The only downside was that their dominance wasn’t reflected in the final scoreline. But thankfully Ellison’s first-half strike was enough to claim all three points against the Railwaymen on Saturday.
Liverpool almost took the lead within the first five minutes, but Andre Wisdom failed to connect with a right-wing corner.
Borrell’s side made much of the running throughout but they were thankful to goalkeeper Deale Chamberlain, who saved superbly from Mike Koral to make sure they didn’t fall behind early on. While on 20 minutes Cheyenne Dunkley was just wide for the visitors.
Liverpool, though, always held the upper hand and they confirmed their superiority when taking the lead just before the half-hour mark. Wisdom’s cross was turned in from close range by Ellison.
Crewe almost levelled just before half-time but John Stephen’s shot went just wide.
Liverpool failed to fashion too many clear chances despite dominating possession, but on the hour Stephen Sama was just off target with a header following Tom Ince’s free-kick.
The home side continued to press forward and substitute Michael Ngoo hit the bar, while Jack Robinson had another effort ruled out for offside.
Despite continuing to press forward Liverpool had to settle for just Ellison’s strike, but are happy to have hit back following last week’s loss.
Liverpool will aim to build on the win over Crewe when they travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers this Saturday (kick-off 11.30am).
They are now up to fifth in the Group C table and are eight points off leaders Blackburn Rovers and just three behind second-placed Manchester United.
Rodolfo Borrell’s side provided a positive response to last week’s 2-0 home defeat to Everton. The only downside was that their dominance wasn’t reflected in the final scoreline. But thankfully Ellison’s first-half strike was enough to claim all three points against the Railwaymen on Saturday.
Liverpool almost took the lead within the first five minutes, but Andre Wisdom failed to connect with a right-wing corner.
Borrell’s side made much of the running throughout but they were thankful to goalkeeper Deale Chamberlain, who saved superbly from Mike Koral to make sure they didn’t fall behind early on. While on 20 minutes Cheyenne Dunkley was just wide for the visitors.
Liverpool, though, always held the upper hand and they confirmed their superiority when taking the lead just before the half-hour mark. Wisdom’s cross was turned in from close range by Ellison.
Crewe almost levelled just before half-time but John Stephen’s shot went just wide.
Liverpool failed to fashion too many clear chances despite dominating possession, but on the hour Stephen Sama was just off target with a header following Tom Ince’s free-kick.
The home side continued to press forward and substitute Michael Ngoo hit the bar, while Jack Robinson had another effort ruled out for offside.
Despite continuing to press forward Liverpool had to settle for just Ellison’s strike, but are happy to have hit back following last week’s loss.
Liverpool will aim to build on the win over Crewe when they travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers this Saturday (kick-off 11.30am).
They are now up to fifth in the Group C table and are eight points off leaders Blackburn Rovers and just three behind second-placed Manchester United.
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