Liverpool U23s came from behind to claim an impressive 3-2 victory at Chelsea on Friday night.
Thierno Ballo’s early opener put the hosts ahead in an entertaining contest at Kingsmeadow, but two excellent goals in the space of three minutes by Jake Cain and Tyler Morton saw the young Reds take the lead before half-time.
Layton Stewart’s first strike at Premier League 2 level followed 10 minutes into the second period, before Chelsea pulled one back courtesy of Tino Livramento.
But Barry Lewtas’ side withstood a late spell of pressure - along with earlier injuries sustained by Marcelo Pitaluga and Leighton Clarkson - to snap a six-game winless streak in admirable fashion.