Liverpool did seem to be strolling through the game after goals from Lee Woodward, Michael Scott and Ben Parsonage put them 3-0 up. However, the Geordies fought back to 3-3 before subsitute Barnett scored the winner.
It was an inexperienced side put out by John Owens as the Reds had one eye on this Thursday's FA Youth Cup final second leg at Old Trafford. Only Lee Woodward started both the first leg and this game.
Astrit Ajdarevic returned from suspension for this game and should go into the team for Thursday's game against Man Utd.