Liverpool snatched a remarkable 3-2 victory away at Newcastle United, with 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha coming off the bench to score a last-gasp winner deep into stoppage time. The defending champions move to six points after two games, while Newcastle’s spirited fightback with 10 men fell just short in a pulsating clash.
Key Moments
- 35’ — Gravenberch Breaks the Deadlock: Liverpool, under pressure for much of the first half, took the lead against the run of play when Ryan Gravenberch’s deflected low shot found the net.
- 45+3’ — Red Card for Gordon: Newcastle suffered a major setback before halftime as Anthony Gordon was sent off for a dangerous foul on Virgil van Dijk, leaving them a man down for the second half.
- 46’ — Ekitike Doubles the Lead: Just 20 seconds after the restart, Liverpool capitalized through Hugo Ekitike, whose cool finish made it 2-0.
- 57’ — Guimarães Pulls One Back: Newcastle’s captain Bruno Guimarães gave the 10 men of Newcastle hope with a header from a corner.
- 88’ — Osula Finds an Equalizer: Substitute Will Osula finished off a sweeping move to make it 2-2, sending St James’ Park into raptures.
- 90+10’ — Ngumoha Steals the Show: In the 100th minute, Liverpool debutant Rio Ngumoha finished perfectly to seal all three points for the visitors.
Additional Notes
- Liverpool were without a recognized right-back, with Szoboszlai filling in.
- Newcastle’s injury worries deepened with Tonali, Joelinton, and Schär all forced off.
- Alexander Isak was again omitted as his transfer saga continued to swirl.
Quick Stats
| Newcastle | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Scorers | Guimarães (57′), Osula (88′) | Gravenberch (35′), Ekitike (46′), Ngumoha (90+10′) |
Liverpool’s late winner marks Rio Ngumoha’s instant impact and underlines the depth of their squad, as Newcastle are left to rue missed chances and a costly red card in an incredible Premier League encounter.