Liverpool teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha scored a dramatic 100th-minute winner to seal a 3-2 victory over Newcastle, extending the Magpies’ winless run
Liverpool teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha announced himself on the Premier League stage in spectacular fashion, scoring a dramatic 100th-minute winner to secure a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
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The teenager’s decisive strike extended Newcastle’s winless run against Liverpool to 18 league encounters, leaving the Magpies frustrated despite a spirited fightback.
The build-up to the clash had been dominated by speculation around Alexander Isak’s transfer saga, but the match itself quickly stole the headlines with its high tempo and fierce challenges.
Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from distance, continuing Liverpool’s remarkable streak of scoring in 36 consecutive league matches.
Newcastle’s hopes suffered a major blow when Anthony Gordon was sent off just before half-time following a VAR review of his reckless tackle on Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool capitalised almost immediately after the restart, with Hugo Ekitike finishing off a slick move for his third goal in as many league games.
Despite being reduced to ten men, Newcastle rallied. Bruno Guimarães pulled one back with a powerful header, before William Osula stunned the visitors by converting Dan Burn’s flick to make it 2-2 in the 88th minute.
The atmosphere at St James’ Park reached fever pitch as the Magpies sensed an unlikely point.
But in the 100th minute, Mohamed Salah’s low cross found substitute Ngumoha, who calmly curled the ball into the far corner with the poise of a seasoned striker.
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It was a powerful statement from the 17-year-old, marking his first Premier League goal and etching his name into Liverpool folklore.
