Liverpool U23s suffered a cruel 4-3 loss at home to Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League 2 on Saturday afternoon.
The young Reds fought back three times at the Academy as they were then beaten by Jack Clarke's long-range winner deep into stoppage time at Kirkby.
Owen Beck recorded a hat-trick of assists – setting up goals for Liam Millar, Tyler Morton and Jack Bearne – but it wasn’t enough for Barry Lewtas’ side.
Spurs had taken the lead in the contest after two minutes through Jubril Okedina before Millar netted an equaliser in the 10th minute.