Liverpool win FA Youth Cup final against Man City on penalties
Soccer Football - FA Youth Cup Final - Manchester City v Liverpool - The Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 25, 2019 Liverpool's Paul Glatzel celebrates with the trophy and team mates after winning the FA Youth Cup Final Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Liverpool won the FA Youth Cup with a 5-3 penalty-shootout victory over Manchester City after the final ended 1-1 after extra time at City's Academy Stadium.
The clash of the Under-18 squads of the two clubs battling for the Premier League title at senior level showcased plenty of future talent but City will be disappointed to have let their lead slip in the 86th minute.
City took the lead on the stroke of halftime when Spanish striker Nabil Touaizi smartly converted a low cross from compatriot Adrian Bernabe.
Soccer Football - FA Youth Cup Final - Manchester City v Liverpool - The Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 25, 2019 Liverpool's Paul Glatzel celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Youth Cup Final Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Yet four minutes from fulltime, Liverpool striker Bobby Duncan's long range effort flew through the hands of City keeper Louie Moulden to force extra time.
Both teams struggled physically in the additional half hour and Liverpool emerged triumphant in the shootout to secure their fourth FA Youth Cup and first since 2007.
Soccer Football - FA Youth Cup Final - Manchester City v Liverpool - The Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 25, 2019 Manchester City's Benjamin Knight shoots at goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
(Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Toby Davis)
Soccer Football - FA Youth Cup Final - Manchester City v Liverpool - The Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 25, 2019 Manchester City's Thomas Doyle in action with Liverpool's Elijah Dixon-Bonner Action Images via Reuters/Jason CairnduffSoccer Football - FA Youth Cup Final - Manchester City v Liverpool - The Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 25, 2019 Manchester City's Felix Nmecha in action with Liverpool's Leighton Clarkson Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
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