Liverpool U18s were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup at the third-round stage after a 4-2 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night.
The young Reds had recovered from a 2-0 deficit through Conor Bradley and Layton Stewart after two first-half penalties from Troy Parrot.
But goals from Max Robson and Chay Copper with a quarter of an hour remaining at the home of Stevenage FC eliminated the reigning tournament holders.
Barry Lewtas' side very nearly broke the deadlock with just 52 seconds on the clock as Jake Cain saw his curling effort from the edge of the area go just past the post.