Thrilling Liverpool Victory Over Newcastle Sealed by Teen Sensation

Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-2 in a pulsating English Premier League match at St. James Park thanks to a late 100th-minute strike by 16-year-old substitute Rio Ngumoha.

The game was characterized by heavy tackles in set pieces, chaotic end to end play, and witnessed the resiliency of both teams and the defensive weakness of Liverpool even in their win.

Liverpool found the early lead through R. Gravenberch and H. Ek,itike who scored in the 35th and 46th minute, benefiting from well-laid plans.

There clinical finishes handed the league leaders a convincing 2-0 lead, even more so when Newcastle midfielder Anthony Gordon got a further red card following a real tough task on Virgil van Dijk.

The Liverpool captain backed the referee’s call, saying, “If that’s not a sending off, I don’t understand football,” after VAR confirmed the decision.

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Despite being a man down, Newcastle didn’t back off. Their high energy and long-throw tactics threw Liverpool off balance, leading to two goals that tied the game at 2-2. Football writer Phil McNulty pointed out that Newcastle’s sheer determination, more than polished play, exposed gaps in Liverpool’s backline, even with Van Dijk anchoring it.

Just when a draw seemed likely, young substitute Ngumoha stole the show. In the 10th minute of stoppage time, he calmly slotted home a goal after a quick break involving Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa, sending Liverpool fans into a frenzy. Manager Arne Slot couldn’t hide his excitement, praising Ngumoha’s cool-headedness: “For a kid his age, he’s got real finishing instinct.”

Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes rued Gordon’s red card, saying, “He just wanted to do too much to help.” Liverpool’s new striker Hugo Ekitike also shone, bagging his second goal in as many games, proving he’s a rising star.

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The game highlighted Liverpool’s attacking flair but left Slot with questions about their defense. For Newcastle, the loss showed their heart but underlined ongoing struggles, including uncertainty around Alexander Isak’s future.