It wasn't all doom and gloom though with Markus Babbel having an encouraging game, setting up Mellor with a fine cross in the 18th minute, and youngster John Welsh doing well in central midfield.
Liverpool Reserves: Harrison, Otsemobor, Vignal, Foley-Sheridan, Biscan, Babbel (Raven 63), Smicer (Potter 63), Welsh, Mellor, Sjolund, Diomede. Subs not used: Dittmer, Smyth, Vaughan.
Newcastle Reserves: Collin, Brennan, Elliott, Marcelino, Caldwell, Bassedas, Gavilan (Guy 70), Acuna, Cort, Bates, McClen.