U18s Match Report: Liverpool Beaten Away at Manchester City

Young Reds Struggle in First Away Game of the Season

Liverpool's under-18s suffered a disappointing defeat in their first away game of the season, going down 3-1 to Manchester City at the City Football Academy.

Despite taking an early lead through Trent Kone-Doherty, Liverpool were unable to hold on as City came back strongly in the second half to claim all three points.

The young Reds started brightly and took the lead after just five minutes when Kone-Doherty latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted home.

However, City gradually grew into the game and began to create chances of their own. Liam Delap, son of former Manchester City and England striker Rory, was a constant threat and eventually equalized for the hosts just before half-time.

The second half was all City as they dominated possession and created a number of clear-cut chances. Delap added a second goal midway through the half, before substitute Carlos Borges sealed the win for the hosts with a third goal in the closing stages.

The defeat leaves Liverpool with just one point from their opening two games of the season, while City move up to second place in the table.

Trent Kone-Doherty Scores First Goal of the Season

Trent Kone-Doherty scored his first goal of the season for Liverpool's under-18s in their defeat to Manchester City.

The young forward, who joined the club from Derry City in the summer, opened the scoring for the Reds after just five minutes.

Kone-Doherty's goal was a well-taken finish, as he latched onto a through ball and calmly slotted home past the City goalkeeper.

The goal was a deserved reward for Kone-Doherty, who has impressed in pre-season and has started the season well.

Liam Delap Continues to Impress

Manchester City striker Liam Delap continued his impressive start to the season by scoring twice against Liverpool's under-18s.

The son of former Manchester City and England striker Rory, Delap has now scored three goals in his first two games for City's under-18s.

Delap's first goal against Liverpool was a well-taken header, while his second was a clinical finish after he had been played through on goal.

Delap is a highly-rated prospect and is seen as one of the best young strikers in England.

Liverpool's Under-18s Struggle in Second Half

Liverpool's under-18s struggled in the second half of their defeat to Manchester City.

The young Reds were unable to match City's intensity and quality in the second half, and they eventually conceded two goals.

Liverpool's under-18s will need to improve their second-half performances if they are to challenge for the title this season.

Conclusion

Liverpool's under-18s suffered a disappointing defeat in their first away game of the season, going down 3-1 to Manchester City.

The young Reds started brightly and took the lead through Trent Kone-Doherty, but City came back strongly in the second half to claim all three points.

Liverpool's under-18s will need to improve their second-half performances if they are to challenge for the title this season.