The Reds were missing a number of key individuals for the Boxing Day encounter, including inspirational captain Bruno Fernandes, and ended the match with a very youthful line-up.
The outstanding Ayden Heaven and Tyler Fredricson were together in the middle of the defence, while Jack Fletcher replaced Mason Mount at the interval.
In the end, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu's first-half volley proved the difference between the teams and Amorim spoke to Sky Sports and MUTV afterwards about playing a back four, battling for the victory and his faith in the youngsters...
SUFFERING TOGETHER
"We played two games in one.