Teenager Rio Ngumoha scored a 100th-minute winner to seal Liverpool’s 3-2 victory over Newcastle on Monday evening. The goal was only four days before his 17th birthday. It made Ngumoha Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer. He is also the fourth-youngest Premier League goal scorer in history.
Ngumoha was brought on during stoppage time. He received a cross from Mohamed Salah after Dominik Szoboszlai had made a clever move. Ngumoha sent the ball into the far corner with a composed finish. The St. James’ Park crowd fell silent, then erupted as Liverpool took the lead and the victory.
The match turned after the red card and a late Newcastle fightback
There were numerous dramatic moments in the game. Liverpool were 2-0 up thanks to efforts from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike. Newcastle had 10 men after Anthony Gordon was given his marching orders for a high tackle on Virgil van Dijk. The referee upgraded a yellow card to a red after he reviewed the pitchside monitor.
Even after being given the red card, Newcastle made a comeback. Bruno Guimaraes scored to level it at 2-1. William Osula equalized in the 88th minute to leave it at 2-2. Ngumoha’s stoppage-time goal brought an end to the match and handed Liverpool three points.
What does this imply for Liverpool and the young player?
The victory leaves Liverpool on six points from two games. It is a good start to the season for the team. For Ngumoha, it is a huge moment. He signed for Liverpool from Chelsea in 2024 and had already appeared for the first team in the FA Cup. Captain Virgil van Dijk was positive about the youngster and advised him to keep working hard and remain humble.
Newcastle will be without Anthony Gordon for the remainder of the team’s next three games due to the red card. The club also has other problems with striker Alexander Isak and depth within the squad.
FAQs
- How old is Rio Ngumoha?
He is 16 years old and will turn 17 in four days.
- Â When did he score the goal?
He scored in the 100th minute of the match, in stoppage time.
- What was the final score?
3-2 in favor of Liverpool.
- Who got sent off during the match?
Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon was sent off following a studs-up tackle on Virgil van Dijk.
- What record did Ngumoha shatter?
He became Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer.
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