Report: Duncan hits hat-trick as U18s put seven past Blackburn

Bobby Duncan scored a hat-trick as a second-half onslaught saw Liverpool U18s beat Blackburn Rovers 7-2 at the Academy.

Barry Lewtas’ side netted four times in the space of nine minutes once the visitors had equalised to make it 2-2 shortly after the restart.

The young Reds had earlier fallen behind to Vilius Piliukaitis’ second-minute strike, before Duncan and captain Fidel O’Rourke turned it around by the midway point of the first period.

Jalil Saadi’s then pulled Rovers back on terms, but U18 Premier League North leaders Liverpool - who made seven changes for the game - were in no mood to drop points.

Duncan’s penalty and Jake Cain’s fine hit from distance put them back in control, with…