Rio Ngumoha’s decisive cameo inflicts heartbreak and defeat on suffering Newcastle
Liverpool wonderkid condemns Newcastle United to last-minute defeat
- Liverpool secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United, with a winning goal scored deep into stoppage time.
- Rio Ngumoha, aged 16 and making his Premier League debut, scored Liverpool's decisive third goal in the 100th minute, becoming the club's youngest ever goalscorer.
- Newcastle faced significant setbacks, including Anthony Gordon's red card for a reckless challenge and suspected injuries to key midfielders Sandro Tonali and Joelinton.
- Despite initially squandering a two-goal lead, Liverpool demonstrated resilience, with goals also coming from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike, who continued his impressive scoring run.
- The match highlighted Newcastle's ongoing struggles, particularly concerning their striker situation and the impact of the Isak saga, while Liverpool secured a crucial three points in a chaotic encounter.