Crewe beats Liverpool U21 in an exciting EFL Trophy match
Crewe secured a convincing victory over Liverpool U21 at the Mornflake Stadium on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, winning 5-1 in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The match started with a high tempo, and Crewe took the lead in the 3rd minute with a goal from F. Roberts, assisted by M. Holicek. However, Liverpool U21 responded quickly with a penalty converted by D. Corness in the 10th minute. Crewe didn’t let up and regained the lead with a goal from C. Long in the 30th minute, and extended their advantage in the 43rd minute with another goal from C. Long, this time assisted by R. Cooney.
The second half started with more intensity, and Crewe scored two more goals in the early minutes. R. Cooney converted a penalty in the 50th minute and A. Thibaut scored in the 74th minute with an assist from K. Breckin. Liverpool U21’s only goal in the second half came from D. Corness, but it was a missed penalty.
Crewe dominated possession with 46% compared to Liverpool U21’s 54%, and also outshot their opponents (13 to 6), although both teams had the same number of shots on goal (6). Crewe also led in the number of fouls (17 to 10) and yellow cards (2 to 0).
The match had a total of 5 goals, 2 penalties, 2 yellow cards, and was characterized by the excitement and intensity of both teams. Ultimately, the victory went to Crewe, who continue to demonstrate their strength in the EFL Trophy.
Substitutions crewe: at minute 46 J. Knight-Lebel came in and L. Billington went out., at minute 46 J. Lankester came in and C. Long went out., at minute 63 M. H. Sanders came in and M. Holicek went out., at minute 63 J. Tabiner came in and C. Finney went out., at minute 72 A. Thibaut came in and F. Roberts went out.
Substitutions liverpool u21: at minute 74 T. K. Doherty came in and K. Figueroa went out., at minute 75 L. Jonas came in and A. Nallo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Crewe
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