Everton U18s dispatch Liverpool with late goal in micro-derby

Everton U18s 2 – 1 Liverpool U18s

Everton U18s host local rivals Liverpool in Saturday’s U18 Premier League micro-derby at Finch Farm.

There must be serious concerns about Justin Clarke, who went off, presumably injured, after only 9 minutes. 

First blood was self-inflicted when the Young Blues went ahead through an own goal before the half-hour mark. But the visitors restored parity on the stroke of half-time. 

It wasn’t until almost the end of the contest when Everton’s youngsters finally got the goal they needed through Demi Akarakiri to secure a fine win over the old enemy.

Everton U18s:  Lukjanciks, Lambert (71′ Stewart), Poland, Evans, McEveley, Matos, Clarke (9′ Wren), Akarakiri, Loney, Nsangou (71′ Murdock), Pita.

Subs: Gospel-Eze, Billington.