South Korea U20s 2-1 England U20s: Ovie Ejaria scores in narrow loss
Thursday 10 November 2016 12:15, UK
England Under-20s suffered a 2-1 defeat by South Korea in the second game of the Continental Cup.
Coming off the back of an 8-1 win over Nigeria just a day earlier, Paul Williams' side took the lead through Liverpool man Ovie Ejaria on 14 minutes at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in South Korea.
The 18-year-old, who has made three appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side this season, saw his effort from inside the area deflect over the South Korean goalkeeper Bumkeun Song.
Youhyeon Lee equalised for hosts South Korea after 30 minutes, before Lee added the winner with 20 minutes remaining.
England face Iran in their final game of the four-nation Continental Cup on Saturday.
Wiliams' starting line-up including the likes of Josh Onomah of Spurs and Chelsea's Jake Clarke-Salter, while Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles also made the XI.
The youngsters will return to South Korea next summer for the Under-20 World Cup.
