Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: Goals and Highlights
Liverpool defeated Newcastle 3-2 at St James’ Park. The match was sparked by the Alexander Isak transfer saga, and 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored the stoppage-time winner.
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: Liverpool’s First Goal
Liverpool took the lead in the 35th minute against the run of play. Ryan Gravenberch, back from suspension, collected a pass from Cody Gakpo after Curtis Jones’ good work. Gravenberch cut inside and fired a deflected shot from 30 yards past Nick Pope, 0-1.
Gordon’s Red Card and Ekitike’s Quick Strike
Newcastle’s hopes were hit in first-half stoppage time (45+3) when Anthony Gordon was sent off. His studs-up challenge on Virgil van Dijk, initially a yellow, was upgraded to a red card after VAR review. Seconds later, in the 46th minute, Hugo Ekitike doubled Liverpool’s lead.
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: Newcastle Fight Back
Down to 10 men, Newcastle fought back. In the 57th minute, Bruno Guimarães pulled one back, heading in Tino Livramento’s cross above Milos Kerkez, 1-2. The Magpies equalised in the 88th minute through substitute William Osula.
Ngumoha’s Dream Debut
In the 10th minute of stoppage time (90+10), 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, on for 96 minutes, scored the winner on his Premier League debut. Mohamed Salah’s low cross was dummied by Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ngumoha side-footed a pinpoint finish past Pope, 3-2. At 16 years and 361 days, Ngumoha is the fourth youngest Premier League goalscorer, according to Squawka.
Player Ratings and Moments
Ngumoha’s late heroics earned him plenty of praise; Ekitike’s goal and Gakpo’s two assists showed Liverpool’s attacking options. Guimarães was Newcastle’s best, 7.5/10 according to Sky Sports. Gordon’s red card, out for three games, was the turning point. Liverpool had 62% possession and four shots on target, Newcastle 38% possession and one shot on target.
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool
Liverpool’s second win in a row keeps their title defence on track, but defensive mistakes will worry Arne Slot. Newcastle’s fightback with 10 men was impressive, but one point from two games is a concern. The intensity of the game, 32 fouls, showed the impact of the Isak saga.
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: Next Up
Liverpool hosts Arsenal, Newcastle travels to Leeds, both looking to get momentum.
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: Goals and Highlights
