Everton U21s 0 – 3 Blackburn Rovers U21s
Darren Griffiths wrote this for the Official Website:
Everton Under-21s concluded their pre-season programme with a 3-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Finch Farm.
The visitors led at the break thanks to a 40th-minute strike from Rhys Doherty but the scoreline was harsh on the Blues after they had created far more opportunities in the opening 45 minutes.
Reece Welch headed just over the crossbar early on, Francis Okoronkwo was also narrowly off target after a slick passing move and Martin Sherif’s effort was deflected wide.
Then Jenson Metcalfe had a decent shot well saved just before the break. However, the second period was all Rovers. Tom Bloxham and Igor Tyjon added two more goals – and only some excellent goalkeeping from Harry Tyrer prevented more damage.
The young Blues kick off the Premier League 2 campaign on Friday against, ironically, Blackburn Rovers in Southport.