Reserves win the league

Last updated : 08 April 2008 By Al Campbell
Gary Ablett's side beat Blackburn 1-0 thanks to Krisztian Nemeth's first half goal to wrap up the title last night.

The win at Morecambe FC's Christie Park was a perfect example of why the Reds have ran away with the title this season. Once again the defence, marshalled superbly by captain Stephen Darby, was watertight while Nemeth was lethal in front of goal.

The Reds took the lead after 26 minutes when Daniel Pacheco's 30 yard pass found Nemeth on the edge of the 18 yard box. He skipped past a couple of defenders before wrong footing the goalkeeper and slotting home.

Blackburn never threatened an equaliser and that was down to another excellent defensive display. Liverpool have kept seven successive clean sheets now as Ronald Huth in the heart of the defence improves with every game.

The reserves finish their season with two home games before a play off against the Premier Reserve League South champions, probably Aston Villa, to decide the overall champions. On recent form you have to fancy Liverpool.