Premier League: Ngumoha’s Late Goal Seals Liverpool’s Thrilling Win Over Newcastle
Liverpool triumphed 3-2 over Newcastle United in a gripping Premier League encounter at St. James’ Park, thanks to a dramatic 100th-minute goal from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha. The victory came after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead against a Newcastle side reduced to ten men.
The match began with both teams eager to establish dominance, but it was Liverpool who struck first against the run of play. Ryan Gravenberch launched a stunning shot from outside the box, hitting the inside of the post before finding the net in the 35th minute, giving the visitors a surprising lead.
Newcastle’s frustrations mounted when Anthony Gordon received a red card for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk just before halftime. The dismissal left the Magpies with ten men and forced them to regroup for the second half.
Liverpool capitalized on their numerical advantage just seconds after the break, as Hugo Ekitike, a long-time target for Newcastle, scored with a composed finish from a Cody Gakpo assist, doubling the lead for the champions.
However, Newcastle responded with determination. Bruno Guimaraes ignited the home crowd by heading in a goal shortly after, narrowing the gap to 2-1. The momentum shifted further when William Osula equalized, capitalizing on a flick-on from Dan Burn to push the ball past Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson.
With the match tied at 2-2, Liverpool faced an intense onslaught from the Magpies, who were buoyed by the home crowd of over 50,000. Yet, in a thrilling climax, Ngumoha emerged as the hero. The young talent received a well-timed pass from Dominik Szoboszlai, who cleverly dummied the ball, allowing Ngumoha to curl a shot into the far corner, securing a last-gasp winner just days before his 17th birthday.
The victory lifts Liverpool level on points with Tottenham and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table, while Newcastle remains winless, missing their star striker Alexander Isak, who is angling for a transfer.
