It’s now 4 consecutive targets for Layton Stewart, with the striker netting the decisive aim because the Liverpool under-21s received 3-2 at Blackburn.
Blackburn U21s 2-3 Liverpool U21s
Premier League 2, Lancashire FA
March 18, 2023
Targets: Gilsenan 32′, Walker 81′; Williams 27′, Norris 42′, Stewart 57′
After recovering from a niggling damage picked up on first-team responsibility in December, 20-year-old Stewart has hit advantageous goalscoring type for the U21s.
Saturday introduced a fourth look since his return, and the younger striker marked it with one other aim to deliver his streak to 4 in a row.
It proved to be the winner, too, as Barry Lewtas‘ sturdy facet earned a significant three factors away to Blackburn as they sustain their late-season title push.
The mix of Owen Beck and Rhys Williams proved harmful early on and, after going shut with an opportunity within the opening minutes, the centre-back headed dwelling Beck’s nook simply earlier than the half-hour to make it 1-0.
Blackburn then grabbed one again via Zak Gilsenan, earlier than a sweeping staff transfer noticed Harvey Davies discover James Norris, who performed it out to Melkamu Frauendorf after which surged into the field to complete.
There have been additional possibilities for either side, and Stewart prolonged the result in 3-1 within the 57th minute as he fired dwelling following Norris’ ball into the field.
Williams was required to make a well timed clearance to disclaim Ethan Walker late on, however a mistake from Davies with 9 minutes left to play then handed the winger his aim.
Liverpool have been capable of maintain on for 3 factors, although, with Lewtas sending on Tom Hill for his first recreation in 4 months off the bench.
There was concern, nevertheless, for Frauendorf, who got here off late on via damage.
The U21s stay third within the league in consequence, however moved to inside eight factors of leaders Chelsea – who might solely draw 1-1 with Everton – whereas holding a recreation in hand.
Man Metropolis, who’re three video games and solely two factors behind Chelsea, are additionally contenders for the title, together with fourth-placed Crystal Palace.
Liverpool U21s: Davies; Jonas, Williams, Olufunwa, Beck; Norris, Clark (Corness 83′), Stephenson; Frauendorf (Miles 90′), Woltman (Hill 75′), Stewart (Musialowski 90+3′)
Subs not used: Kelly
Subsequent match: Crystal Palace (H) – PL Worldwide Cup Quarter-Last – Friday, March 31, 7pm (BST)
