In the focus battle of the second round of the Premier League, Liverpool narrowly reversed Newcastle 3-2 at St James’ Park, winning two consecutive Premier League games.
16-year-old Ngumoha came on as a substitute and scored the winning goal in the 100th minute of injury time, becoming the most dazzling hero of the game.
Gravenberch Opens the Scoring
Liverpool took the lead in the 35th minute when Gakpo assisted Gravenberch to score.
This was Liverpool’s 22nd consecutive away league game in which they scored, breaking the team’s historical record and tying the historical record of 36 successive Premier League games in which they scored.
Gordon Sent Off, Newcastle Down to Ten Men
In the first half stoppage time, Gordon was sent off with a straight red card for a dangerous flying tackle on Van Dijk, leaving Newcastle with 10 men.
Liverpool changed the score again in the 46th minute of the second half. Gakpo’s shot on the left side of the arc of the penalty area was blocked by the defender, but he quickly regained possession and chose to pass the ball horizontally.
Ekitike followed up with a shot in front of the penalty spot, and the ball flew into the net from the lower left corner, and the score became 2-0! This is Ekitike’s goal in the third consecutive game.
Newcastle Fight Back from Two Goals Down
Despite being a man down, Newcastle did not give up. In the 57th minute, Livramento crossed from the left side of the frontcourt, and Guimaraes successfully headed in at the back post, surpassing Kerkez to complete the goal and change the score to 1-2.
In the 88th minute, Newcastle equalised. Goalkeeper Pope kicked the ball long. Konate failed to win the header under the interference of the defender.
Substitute Osuula faced Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson on the left side of the small penalty area and scored a clever shot, changing the score to 2-2. Liverpool has thrown away two-goal leads in successive matches.
Ngumoha’s Historic Winner
In the 10th minute of stoppage time, Salah sent a cross from the right side of the penalty area, Szoboszlai failed to intercept, and N’Goumouha, who was unmarked on the left side of the penalty spot, then curled the ball into the far corner, and Liverpool eventually won 3-2.
Ngoumoha came on as a substitute in the sixth minute of added time to make his Premier League debut and scored his first professional goal in the process. At 16 years and 361 days, he became the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool Football Club history.
Slot Praises the Young Star
Liverpool coach Slot was full of praise for Ngomoh’s performance in the match. He said, “It was an inspiring goal for a 16-year-old player. Ngomoh’s shooting ability is powerful for his age. He could have chosen to stop the ball first and then shoot, but he was very confident.”
The thrilling match not only allowed Liverpool to continue their winning streak in the new season, but also allowed fans to witness the emergence of 16-year-old Ngoumoha.
As the season progresses, the competition in the Premier League will only become more intense, and this game is undoubtedly just a microcosm of an excellent start.
