Liverpool teen Ngumoha clinches dramatic win over 10-man Newcastle

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha netted a historic 100th-minute winner to give Liverpool a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in one of the Premier League’s early season highlights at St James’ Park.

Liverpool grabbed the lead just before halftime as Ryan Gravenberch’s shot took a deflection and beat Newcastle keeper Nick Pope. The Magpies’ night took a sharp downturn when Anthony Gordon was sent off for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk, leaving Newcastle to play the entire second half a man down.

Early in the second half, Liverpool doubled their lead through Hugo Ekitike, but Newcastle showed resilience with Bruno Guimarães scoring a diving header to make it 2-1. The hosts kept pushing, and their efforts paid off when substitute William Osula grabbed a dramatic equaliser in the 88th minute.

For a moment, it looked like Newcastle would hold on for a hard-fought draw, but Rio Ngumoha produced a composed finish deep into stoppage time — becoming the fourth youngest scorer in league history and sealing all three points for the defending champions.

Despite Newcastle’s defeat, the home fans gave their exhausted squad a standing ovation, appreciating their fight against adversity and leaving manager Eddie Howe with selection headaches ahead of a tough fixture against Leeds. Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised the character shown by his youthful side, but admitted the Reds must tighten their defense after squandering a two-goal lead for the second straight match.

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