In a pulsating English Premier League match at St. James’ Park, Liverpool emerged victorious over 10-man Newcastle United with a 3-2 win.
Gatekeepers News reports that the dramatic encounter saw 16-year-old sensation Rio Ngumoha score the winning goal in the closing seconds of the game, making his debut EPL appearance unforgettable.
The match got off to a lively start, with Liverpool taking the lead through Ryan Gravenberch’s deflected shot on 35 minutes. Newcastle’s woes deepened when Anthony Gordon received a straight red card for a reckless tackle before halftime. Hugo Ekitike further extended Liverpool’s lead just seconds into the second half with a well-placed shot.
However, Newcastle refused to give up. Bruno Guimaraes headed in a free kick on 57 minutes, and William Osula’s instinctive finish in the box leveled the score at 2-2 in the 88th minute, sparking a dramatic finale.
In the end, it was Ngumoha who stole the show, scoring the winning goal in added time to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory for Liverpool. The teenager became the fourth 16-year-old to score the winning goal in an EPL match.
With this win, Liverpool joins Arsenal and Tottenham with a perfect record after two matches, and the Reds remain unbeaten in 18 EPL matches against Newcastle.
