Liverpool score stunning injury-time winner as striker gets hat-trick of assists

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Liverpool U18s produced a dramatic late comeback to beat Stoke City U18s 4-2 in the U18 Premier League North, capped by a stunning injury-time winner and a standout creative display from their centre-forward.[1]

The young Reds started brightly but fell behind against the run of play when Stoke capitalised on a defensive lapse to open the scoring. Liverpool responded with sustained pressure, pinning the visitors back through aggressive pressing and quick combination play in the final third, and eventually drew level before the interval with a well-worked team move finished from close range.[1]

After the break, Stoke again struck on the counter to reclaim the lead, forcing Liverpool to chase the game. The hosts’ response was increasingly direct and urgent, with the Liverpool striker dropping deep to link play and repeatedly slipping teammates in behind. That approach paid off as Liverpool equalised for 2-2 from another incisive through ball, setting up a frenetic finale.[1]

In the closing stages, Liverpool’s fitness and attacking depth told. The centre-forward, already on two assists, created a third goal with another precise pass to complete a hat-trick of assists and put the Reds ahead for the first time. As Stoke pushed forward desperately in stoppage time, Liverpool broke again and sealed the result with a spectacular long-range strike in injury time, sparking big celebrations on the touchline.[1]

The win underlined the character and attacking quality in Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s side, who showed resilience to come from behind twice and composure to dominate the final minutes. The striker’s three assists and the late wonder goal were the defining moments of a match that showcased both Liverpool’s technical edge and their mentality in high-pressure youth fixtures.[1]