Jayden Danns the hero as Liverpool edge Manchester United in Elite Section at SuperCupNI
Liverpool’s Jayden Danns celebrates after scoring the only goal against Manchester United
Ethan Williams after missing a good chance for Manchester United
Liverpool claimed the bragging rights against fierce rivals Manchester United in the Elite clash at a sold-out Coleraine Showgrounds last night.
A finely taken goal from Jayden Danns midway through the first half gave the Anfield youngsters the lead in a hotly-contested clash and that was how it finished as the Merseysiders claimed a narrow 1-0 win.
Liverpool were fortunate to go in front after Kornell Misciur made two fine stops prior to Danns’ opener, with Moorehouse then Musa forcing the keeper into some saves.
After the break, United made a number of changes and their best effort came through Ethan Williams, who fired wide after a good darting run down the left-hand side. Ashton Missin also blazed over with five minutes remaining after cutting in onto his left foot but, under pressure, his effort went over the bar.
Liverpool’s main attacking forays came courtesy of Trent Kone-Doherty, from Derry, who was proving to be a menace down the left.
Liverpool will now hope to secure their second win tomorrow and hope that results go their way in the other game.
Meanwhile, in Ballymena, Valencia soared to the top of the table as they defeated Hertha Berlin 3-2.
The Spanish side took the lead through Alejandro Quiroz before doubling their advantage thanks to a commanding header by Marc Ros into the Hertha net.
The German outfit got a goal back before the break thanks to a stunning 20-yard strike from Lukas Michelbrink.
Valencia restored their two-goal advantage before the Germans got a goal back late on, but it was a case of too little too late as the Spaniards held on for
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