Despite being caught like rabbits in headlights once again at the start, conceding a goal in the third minute, Saints played the better football whereas the more physical Liverpool side took their chances. The game ebbed and flowed one way and the other, despite Liverpool's early goal meaning Saints had to score two just to take the game to extra time.
Inevitably, goal-scoring machine David McGoldrick levelled for Saints in the second half and despite Saints creating a number of chances the second goal just would not come. In the end it took a stroke of luck at the death as the unfortunate Jack Hobbs stuck out a leg and conceded an own goal.
This left Saints full of confidence heading into extra time and it was no surprise to see that man again McGoldrick chipping in with his 36th goal of the season as Saints looked to have won it. However, this thrilling tie was far from over.
The taller, stronger Liverpool team had been dangerous on set pieces througout and poor marking allowed Threllfall a free header to take the tie into penalties, in truth the climax this enthrawling two leg tie deserved.
Once again it seemed all over for Saints as Nathan Dyer missed leaving hero Threllfall the chance to win it. Zach Jones saved and on it went into sudden death. Baseya was the unlucky one as his shot was saved to send Liverpool into the final and see more heartbreak for the youngsters after their late, late defeat to Ipswich in last year's final.
However, after such a great game it is hard to get too down about the result. We wish Liverpool the best of luck in the final and it will be fascinating to see who from both sides can make the grade at senior level. These kind of games in front of large crowds will do the young players the world of good, both in terms of handling pressure and in providing motivation to succeed.
We have much to be proud of at youth team level - time for the first team to emulate their enthusiasm, never-say-die attitude and free flowing football.