U18s: WBA 3 United 2

Paul McGuinness' side suffered their second defeat in two games despite a spirited second half comeback at West Brom.
Goals from Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba provided hope for the Reds who found themselves 3-0 down after 52 minutes. But it was too little too late in the end as the Baggies held out for a 3-2 win.
The blustery conditions ensured a somewhat scrappy first period with few clear-cut chances for either side for the most part. The breakthrough arrived on 40 minutes when Michael Keane was penalised for hand-ball on the line. Baggies striker Saido Berahino stepped up to convert the penalty. Four minutes later Berahino turned provider, crossing in for strike partner Adil Nabi to poke home.
West Brom continued where they left off after the break and further increased their advantage on 52 minutes. Berahino was hacked down by United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone just inside the area and it was left to George Thorne to steer home the spot-kick.
United gave themselves a lifeline three minutes later when Jesse Lingard's shot from the edge of the area was deflected in at the near post. The Baggies stood firm until stoppage time when Paul Pogba curled home a screamer from 20 yards to reduce the deficit to just one, before time eventually ran out for the Reds.