Now Liverpool reserves see off Everton reserves by a single goal

Apr 2 2008 by Our Correspondent, Liverpool Daily Post

THERE was a touch of deja-vu at the Halton Stadium as Liverpool Reserves emulated their senior counterparts with a 1-0 victory over Everton in the mini-derby.

Everton were fielding a very inexperienced side with most of the first team players on a training break abroad, Liverpool too had their youngsters on show, with the exception of Jermaine Pennant, thanks to a Champions League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates tonight.

Everton certainly started the strongest with Eunan O’Kane firing just over after seven minutes.

The Liverpool defence was again under pressure when Jack Rodwell looked odds on to score at the far post, but somehow shot wide.

Liverpool slowly got into the game and began to take control, confirmed when they took the lead on 62 minutes.

Stephen Darby worked his way to the by-line and crossed for Jordy Brouwer to turn into the net at the near post.

Everton worked hard to get back into the game but Liverpool were always comfortable at the back with Darby in good form.

The result means Liverpool stay top of the Barclays Premiership Reserve League Northern Section, well on course to win the title.

EVERTON RESERVES: Jones, Densmore, Molyneux, Irving, Dennehy, Harpur, O’Kane, Rodwell, Agard, Morrison (Baxter 70), Connor (Codling 71). Subs: Stubhaug, Sinnott, McCarten.

LIVERPOOL RESERVES: Martin, Darby, Insua, San Jose, Huth, Plessis, Pennant (Bruna 76), Spearing (Flynn 80), Brouwer (Simon 71), Nemeth, El Zhar. Subs: Gulacsi, Kelly.