Match report: Liverpool U23s 1-2 Blackburn

Liverpool U23s slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers at the Academy on Saturday.

Sepp van den Berg’s early opener set the young Reds on course to go top of Premier League 2, but Rovers staged a comeback and claimed the win courtesy of Brad Lyons’ quickfire double midway through the second half.

Barry Lewtas’ team controlled the first 45 minutes and were left to rue their failure to add to Van den Berg’s goal as Blackburn responded assertively after the break to pick up a victory that sees them take first place in the table.

Owen Beck and Liam Millar provided promising early penetration down the left flank during a strong start by Liverpool.

Indeed, Beck carved out the hosts’ first sight…