Everton fan Kai Rooney scored all four of Manchester United's goals in an under-12s match at Liverpool – only to finish the match on the losing side.
The 11-year-old followed in dad Wayne's footsteps by performing heroics in front of goal for his side in a 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Toffees' arch-rivals.
Rooney junior kept fans up to date as he headed to the game in his United tracksuit on Sunday morning.
'Lost 5-4,' the prodigy reported back to his following of more than 36,000 afterwards. 'Scored all four.'
United's record scorer joined his son when the youngster signed for the club last December, calling it a 'proud day'.
The boss of Championship side Derby, who netted 253 times for the Red Devils, runs Kai's social media account with wife Coleen.
A video showing the younger Rooney converting a penalty against Everton has racked up more than 302,000 views since it was posted on the account in June.
That came a month after Kai scored a treble and provided three assists against Stoke in May – and that contribution was not in vain as the team won 6-3.
He could form a familiar partnership on the United teamsheet if he combines with Cristiano Ronaldo's son, Cristiano Jr – an 11-year-old who is also part of the academy.
The trend of famous offspring emerging through the ranks at clubs has continued to spark fan curiosity in recent weeks.
Romeo Beckham, David Beckham's son, appeared in his father's right-wing position for Fort Lauderdale two weeks ago, turning out for the reserve side of the Inter Miami team the former England captain co-owns.
The son of former United defender Phil Neville, who manages the Inter Miami first team, is in the shadow squad alongside Beckham junior.