Liverpool U18s were dramatically denied three points by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.
An own goal separated the rivals for much of the match at Carrington, with United’s Di’Shon Bernard the man who put through his own net on the half-hour mark.
The young Reds merited the fortunate nature of their breakthrough but momentum turned against them in the final quarter due to Niall Brookwell’s dismissal.
Bernard received a second yellow himself in the closing minutes, yet Anthony Elanga clinically levelled in the 88th minute for the hosts and Liverpool substitute Matteo Ritaccio then struck the crossbar.