Jack Bearne scored in stoppage time as Liverpool U19s came from two goals down to beat Salzburg 3-2 and secure automatic qualification for the last 16 of the UEFA Youth League.
Barry Lewtas’ side went into Tuesday’s Group E finale at Untersberg Arena knowing a point would be enough to seal top spot in the pool.
However, they appeared destined for a second-placed finish and a play-off tie as goals from Luka Sucic and Tobias Anselm put Salzburg, who would have won the group with a victory, in command at half-time.
But an impressive, spirited fightback after the break was richly rewarded.