Match report: U23s beaten by Derby at the Academy
Andy Kelly Liverpool U23s suffered a 4-1 home defeat against Derby County on a disappointing afternoon at the Kirkby Academy on Sunday.
The visitors struck three times during the first half of the Premier League 2 contest to leave the Reds with much work to do.
Derby then increased their advantage after the break, meaning Remi Savage’s late header represented only a consolation for the home team.
Barry Lewtas’ charges had fashioned the game’s first chance when Jake Cain’s corner was headed narrowly wide by captain Ben Woodburn.
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Derby County s stand-in boss Pat Lyons said his decimated side were unable to pull off a fairytale as they lost to National League North side Chorley.
A Covid-19 outbreak meant the Championship club were without their entire first-team squad, boss Wayne Rooney and most of their under-23 side.
They fell behind when Connor Hall headed in from close range.
Chorley wrapped up victory six minutes from time when Mike Calveley stretched to divert Elliot Newby s cross home.
Nine of Derby s starting 11 were making senior debuts and the team had an average age of just 19.