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Liverpool U21 draw with Rochdale, win penalty shootout in trophy

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Liverpool U21 draw with Rochdale, win penalty shootout in trophy

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Liverpool U21 faced Rochdale in the Jersey Mike's Trophy, ending regulation in a 3-3 draw despite being down to 10 men. Mor Talla Ndiaye received a red card in the first half. After trailing 3-1 in the second half, Liverpool mounted a comeback with injury-time goals from Ben Trueman and Josh Sonni-Lambie. They then triumphed in the penalty shootout, converting 7-6, with Harvey Davies making a decisive save. The young Reds will next compete against Doncaster Rovers on 6 October.

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•Liverpool U21 drew 3-3 with Rochdale in group match
•Mor Talla Ndiaye was sent off in first half
•Liverpool scored twice in injury time to equalize
•Won 7-6 in penalty shootout after match ended 3-3
•Next match is on 6 October against Doncaster Rovers

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7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool U21's show 'character' in shootout win over Rochdale

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Boss Rob Page hailed the "character and resilience" of his Liverpool U21's side as they drew 3-3 against Rochdale in the Jersey Mike's Trophy while down to 10-men. Mor Talla Ndiaye was sent off in the first half for Liverpool before Devante Rodney broke the deadlock for Rochdale. Liverpool equalised before the break with a great solo goal from Will Wright, but Rochdale scored twice in quick succession in the second half through 41-year-old Ian Henderson.
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Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 7:40 AM
Liverpool U21's show 'character' in shootout win over Rochdale
Boss Rob Page hailed the "character and resilience" of his Liverpool U21's side as they drew 3-3 against Rochdale in the Jersey Mike's Trophy while down to 10-men. Mor Talla Ndiaye was sent off in the first half for Liverpool before Devante Rodney broke the deadlock for Rochdale. Liverpool equalised before the break with a great solo goal from Will Wright, but Rochdale scored twice in quick succession in the second half through 41-year-old Ian Henderson.

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