Newcastle United fought hard against Liverpool at St James’ Park, but ultimately succumbed to a sensational 100th-minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha. The young striker’s incredible goal has made him the fourth youngest scorer in Premier League history.
Despite being down by two goals with just over an hour left to play, Newcastle dug deep and managed to equalize through William Osula in the 88th minute. However, Liverpool continued to push forward and took advantage of a corner kick in added time, as Ngumoha slotted home from close range.
The young striker’s goal has sent shockwaves through the football world, and he has been praised by his manager Arne Slot for his performance. “It’s a dream debut for him,” Slot said. “That whole attack was quite good… He has to keep working hard and stay humble, but he also has to enjoy it because these nights you can’t take for granted.”
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admitted that the team could have made it easier for themselves if they hadn’t conceded two goals from set pieces. However, he was thrilled with the three points and praised his team’s resilience.
The match will be remembered for its drama, as Newcastle fought hard to come back from two goals down before ultimately falling short. The result leaves Liverpool top of the Premier League table with a 100% record, while Newcastle struggle to find consistency after just one point in two games.
In the immediate aftermath of the match, there was tension between Dan Burn and Alisson, but thankfully no further incidents. The match will be remembered for Ngumoha’s stunning goal, which has sent shockwaves through the football world.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/aug/25/newcastle-v-liverpool-premier-league-live