BREAKING NEWS: After defeating Liverpool, Sunderland U21 players received outstanding reviews, including five 8/10s.

At Eppleton CW, Sunderland’s under-21 team overcame a 2-1 deficit to defeat a formidable Liverpool team. But how did each individual perform?

The youthful Black Cats trailed after Timur Tutierov and Harrison Jones goals gave Graeme Murty’s team the three points, but Lewis Koumas gave Liverpool the lead. Due to the outcome, Sunderland has advanced to the Premier League 2 knockout stages.

Each Sunderland player performed as follows:

Not much could be done about Liverpool’s first goal. When called upon, he was quick to tip a few efforts over the bar. 7.Pictured by Frank Reid

made his right-back debut and looked good in his first match since January. a few opportunities when he managed to get forward. Tutierov’s header of the full-back’s free kick onto the crossbar nearly resulted in a goal. 8Pictured by Frank Reid

made a mistake early on that resulted in Liverpool’s first goal when he hesitated with the ball. made a full recovery and stopped Jayden Danns, the forward for Liverpool. Sixth image: National World

made a late run toward goal and nearly found himself on the scoreboard. continued attempting to play out from the back and took good positions to impede Liverpool’s attackers. 8Image courtesy of National World