United hit back to boss U21s rivalry

LIVERPOOL'S Under-21s were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United at the Kirkby Academy on Sunday in Premier League 2.

- By PAUL GORST

The Reds took the lead through Michael Laffey’s goal but were undone by efforts from Chido Obi and Jayden Kamason.

There was an impeccably observed minute's silence for Matt Beard, before kickoff, after the former Liverpool Women's manager's death was confirmed by the club on Saturday evening.

The 47-year-old won back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, and also led the team in their first Champions League campaign.

The young Reds took the lead inside 11 minutes when Laffey nodded home from close after excellent linkup play between Lucas Pitt and Joe Bradshaw, whose initial shot was saved from an acute angle.