Thrilling Victory for Liverpool U19s as They Defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-4 in Youth League Match
In a thrilling encounter, Liverpool U19s triumphed over Eintracht Frankfurt 5-4 in a Youth League match held at Sportpark Dreieich. The match featured a remarkable nine goals, showcasing the attacking prowess of both teams.
First Half Drama
The opening half was electrifying, with six goals scored. Eintracht Frankfurt took an early lead through Keziah Oteng-Mensah, who headed in Alexander Staff’s precise cross in the ninth minute. However, Liverpool responded quickly. Captain Trey Nyoni initiated a brilliant team maneuver, passing to Kieran Morrison. Morrison then assisted Trent Kone-Doherty, who leveled the match with a well-placed shot.
Shortly after, Liverpool took the lead. Morrison’s skill on the right wing resulted in a low cross that was inadvertently turned into his own net by Frankfurt defender Derek Boakye Osei. Yet, Frankfurt retaliated, scoring twice in quick succession through Alessandro Gaul Souza and Noah Fenyo, who struck from 20 yards to make it 3-2.
Just before the half-time whistle, Liverpool’s Josh Sonni-Lambie equalized, converting the rebound after Morrison’s shot was saved, ensuring the teams went into the break level at 3-3.
Second Half Comeback
The second half continued to deliver excitement. Kone-Doherty scored again, putting Liverpool ahead 4-3 early on. Oliver O’Connor, coming off the bench, soon joined the scoring, extending the lead to 5-3. Frankfurt managed to pull one goal back in stoppage time through Leonidas Tsikos, but Liverpool held firm to secure the victory.
Match Statistics
- Match: Liverpool U19 vs Eintracht Frankfurt U19
- Venue: Sportpark Dreieich
- Date: Wednesday afternoon
- Final Score: Liverpool U19 5 – 4 Eintracht Frankfurt U19
- Goals:
- Frankfurt: Oteng-Mensah (9′), Souza (min. unknown), Fenyo (unknown), Tsikos (stoppage time)
- Liverpool: Kone-Doherty (unknown), Osei (own goal, unknown), Sonni-Lambie (45′), Kone-Doherty (unknown), O’Connor (unknown)
This victory elevates Liverpool to seven points from three matches in the Youth League this season, cementing their status as a competitive side in the tournament.
