It’s now 4 consecutive targets for Layton Stewart, with the striker netting the decisive objective because the Liverpool under-21s gained 3-2 at Blackburn.
Blackburn U21s 2-3 Liverpool U21s
Premier League 2, Lancashire FAMarch 18, 2023
Objectives: Gilsenan 32′, Walker 81′; Williams 27′, Norris 42′, Stewart 57′
After recovering from a niggling harm picked up on first-team responsibility in December, 20-year-old Stewart has hit fantastic goalscoring kind for the U21s.
Saturday introduced a fourth look since his return, and the younger striker marked it with one other objective to deliver his streak to 4 in a row.
It proved to be the winner, too, as Barry Lewtas‘ robust aspect earned a significant three factors away to Blackburn as they sustain their late-season title push.
The mixture 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 by way of Zak Gilsenan, earlier than a sweeping crew 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 probabilities 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 objective.
Liverpool have been in a position to maintain on for 3 factors, although, with Lewtas sending on Tom Hill for his first sport in 4 months off the bench.
There was concern, nonetheless, for Frauendorf, who got here off late on by way of harm.
The U21s stay third within the league in consequence, however moved to inside eight factors of leaders Chelsea – who may solely draw 1-1 with Everton – whereas holding a sport 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)
