Reserves win

Last updated : 01 May 2007 By Al Campbell
The reserves bossed the game from start to finish and could easily have scored more than the three they did. Reserve team boss Gary Ablett picked six of the FA Youth Cup winning side with David Roberts, Stephen Darby, Robbie Threlfall, Jay Spearing, Charlie Barnett and Craig Lindfield all in the side. Emiliano Insua, fresh from making his first team debut on Saturday, played at left back while captain Jack Hobbs partnered Robert Huth at the back.

Liverpool created the first clear chance after quarter of an hour when Paul Anderson went clear after a through ball from Lindfield. Anderson crossed for Nabil El Zhar but the Morroccan under 21 international's shot was saved.

It was a temporary reprive for Everton, as the Reds went 1-0 up a minute later. Anderson intercepted a poor clearance and then ran clear and slotted home.

The Reds doubled their lead after 25 minutes when a feeble Everton clearance was smacked against El Zhar's leg and then deflected in for 2-0.

Liverpool dominated the rest of the half with Spearing pulling the strings in midfield and should have added a third before the break. Lindfield and El Zhar both caused panic in the Bitters' defence while Anderson blazed a good chance over the bar.

After 55 minutes Harry Kewell played his first game in a Liverpool shirt since the FA Cup final when he came on for Huth. His appearance was his first since picking up an injury in the World Cup and the Aussie international made an immediate impact.

Kewell skinned a couple of defenders on the left wing before crossing for Lindfield to score a simple tap in. Kewell also created another chance for Anderson but his shot was well saved by the Blues' goalkeeper.

Everton pulled a goal back ten minutes from the end but it was no more than a consolation and didn't detract from an impressive final game of the season for the reserves.