Dunn nets twice as U21s draw with PSV
Jack Dunn netted twice in superb fashion as Liverpool U21s played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with PSV Eindhoven at Corby Town on Saturday.
The midfielder grabbed two well-taken goals in quick succession for the Reds as he turned a one-goal deficit into a 2-1 lead during an goal-laden first half.
But Michael Beale's team were pulled back twice after going ahead and had to to a settle for a draw in their opening Steel Cup friendly tournament fixture, with their next coming against Porto at 4pm tomorrow.
Liverpool were up against it early on when their Dutch opposition took the lead from the penalty spot, Clint Leemans sending Andrew Firth the wrong way from the spot.
It was at that point, however, that Dunn took control, the Scouser hit a fine strike to level things up before curling a fantastic effort into the top corner to turn the game on its head.
PSV's response came from Olivier Rommens, who netted from close range to make it all square, but the Reds again went ahead as Samed Yesil grabbed his fourth goal in three pre-season outings from close range.
The final goal of the half, and indeed the game, then came from Kenneth Paal, who ensured PSV would earn a share of the spoils from a fantastic game.
U21s coach Michael Beale enthused about the quality on show from both teams after the game but admitted his disappointment at seeing his side miss out on a win he felt was merited.
"It was a good game, up and down and very exciting," he said.
"Both teams have numerous chances in the game and it was two very good teams.
"PSV have got a lot of youth internationals in their side and the level of opponent was a step up from last week in Ireland.
"Even the second half started really well and we had probably the best of the opportunities.
"But we're disappointed not to have won the game - Jerome Sinclair had a couple of chances and their goalkeeper made a particularly good save from Will Marsh.
"[Reds goalkeeper] Firth was very quiet for us, he didn't have much to do."
Liverpool: Firth, Randall (Virtue 45), Hart, Paez (Polgar, 60), Brewitt (Whelan 45), O'Hanlon (Madger, 45), Dunn, Phillips, Yesil (Sinclair, 45), Brannagan (Marsh, 65), Canos (McLaughlin, 45).