​Liverpool youngster scores incredible solo goal in late comebackLiverpool Under-21s Show Character in Dramatic EFL Trophy Fightback at RochdaleLiverpool Under-21s produced one of their most stirring results in recent memory with an EFL Trophy victory over Rochdale that had almost everything, an early red card, a lengthy stoppage, a late collapse that looked terminal, and then a remarkable response capped by penalties.As first reported by Echo, the young Reds recovered from severe adversity at the Crown Oil Arena to earn a 3-3 draw before prevailing in the shoot-out. Context matters here. Liverpool played more than three-quarters of the contest with 10 men after Mor Talla Ndiaye was dismissed midway through the first half, and yet still found a way through.Liverpool Under-21s dig deep after early setbackThere was little to suggest the evening would unfold so chaotically when Liverpool began with purpose. Will Wright looked bright from the outset, carrying a real threat with the ball and asking questions of Rochdale’s back line. But the balance of the game changed sharply when Ndiaye saw red for a challenge on Devante Rodney’s strike partner, leaving the visitors to reframe the contest around resilience and recovery.Photo: IMAGORochdale made their extra man count when Rodney opened the scoring, and from that point Liverpool’s task became as much about organisation as ambition. Credit is due to the back line for staying composed in difficult circumstances. Prince Cisse adapted well after switching into central defence, while Wellity Lucky took on increased responsibility and looked increasingly assured as the game wore on.The equaliser came from the outstanding Wright, whose solo goal gave Liverpool belief and underlined why he was the standout performer on the night. It was a moment of quality in a match that often demanded grit over flair.EFL Trophy chaos changes the rhythmThe game later took on an even stranger shape when play was halted in the second half after fireworks were launched into the stadium from outside. That interruption extended the drama and ultimately created the platform for an extraordinary finale.Before Liverpool could think about rescuing anything, Rochdale seemed to have seized full control. Ian Henderson, still proving his value at 41, struck twice in the final quarter to put the hosts in a commanding position. Given the circumstances, 3-1 felt decisive.Yet this Liverpool Under-21s side refused to accept that verdict. Rob Page’s team had already defended with discipline for long spells, and when the chance came to throw bodies forward late on, the substitutes changed the story. Ben Trueman struck in the fourth minute of added time, and Josh Sonni-Lambie followed in the sixth to level matters at 3-3.Penalty shoot-out rewards resolveThere was still work to do. The shoot-out demanded nerve, and both teams initially supplied it as the first 12 penalties were converted. Liverpool goalkeeper Harvey Davies then delivered th