Premier League: 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha steals the show with 100th-minute winner; Liverpool outfox 10-man Newcastle

Monday - 25/08/2025 23:09
Liverpool snatched a thrilling 3-2 victory against Newcastle, highlighted by Rio Ngumoha's dramatic late winner, making him the club's youngest scorer. Despite leading by two goals, Liverpool faced a resilient Newcastle side that fought back to level the score after Gordon's red card. Ultimately, Ngumoha's late goal secured the win for Liverpool.
Premier League: 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha steals the show with 100th-minute winner; Liverpool outfox 10-man Newcastle
Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Liverpool secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Newcastle with a 100th-minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, after squandering a two-goal advantage against 10-man Newcastle in Monday's Premier League match.Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike scored goals, with Anthony Gordon receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle on Virgil van Dijk between these strikes.Newcastle mounted a comeback at St. James' Park through goals from Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula, but Ngumoha's late strike, making him Liverpool's youngest-ever goalscorer, sealed the win.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"This is also what makes the Premier League special. Maybe it wasn't the best game in terms of tactics or in terms of playing football, but I think every fan everywhere around the world enjoyed watching this game of football," said Liverpool manager Arne Slot.Liverpool now shares maximum points from two games with Tottenham and Arsenal, with the latter scheduled to visit Anfield on Sunday. Newcastle remain winless as they continue without Alexander Isak, their key striker.Isak previously scored the winning goal when these teams met in the League Cup final in March, helping Newcastle secure their first domestic trophy in 70 years.The Swedish striker has not played for Newcastle this season as he seeks to leave the club.
Liverpool appear to be the likely destination for Isak before the transfer window closes in a week.Newcastle rejected Liverpool's £110 million bid, as they seek a British transfer record fee of £150 million. Newcastle's frustration increased as Liverpool also succeeded in signing Ekitike, whom Newcastle had identified as a potential replacement for Isak.Newcastle's striker shortage was evident in their season opener, a goalless draw against 10-man Aston Villa. The issue persisted during the first 30 minutes of this match, despite Newcastle's dominant play supported by over 50,000 fans.Liverpool took an unexpected lead after 35 minutes through Gravenberch's precise long-range shot. Newcastle's situation worsened when Gordon received a red card for a late tackle on Van Dijk before halftime.Liverpool doubled their lead just 20 seconds into the second half through Ekitike's composed finish from Gakpo's assist. Newcastle's protests intensified when Ibrahima Konate avoided a second yellow card for pushing Harvey Barnes.Guimaraes, despite receiving a booking for protesting, scored for Newcastle with a header past Milos Kerkez. Liverpool failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage throughout the second half.Osula, who had limited playing time under Howe, scored his second Premier League goal from Dan Burn's assist to level the match. The game concluded with Liverpool's decisive counter-attack, as Salah's pass and Szoboszlai's dummy set up Ngumoha for the winning goal just before his 17th birthday.

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