Alan Shearer dishes out ultimate praise to young Liverpool star after ‘oh my god’ moment
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Liverpool pulled off a dramatic late win against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in a thrilling Premier League encounter. The match appeared to be swinging in Newcastle's favor when they came back from a 2-0 deficit to level the score at 2-2. However, the turning point came in the 100th minute when 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored a stunning winner for Liverpool, securing all three points for the visitors.
Ngumoha had only been on the pitch for a few minutes when Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the decisive goal, sending the 3,000 Liverpool supporters in attendance into euphoria. The teenager's breakthrough strike was celebrated wildly by the Liverpool team in the corner of the pitch.
An entertaining moment followed immediately after the goal when Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk deliberately kicked the ball out of play, sending it into the home supporters behind the goal. This action delayed the restart and reflected Liverpool’s desire to fully capitalize on the late triumph. Van Dijk’s cheeky play quickly spread on social media, bringing smiles to Liverpool fans.
The match itself underlined Liverpool's resilience and tactical discipline under manager Arne Slot, who had guided the team to a victory that will be remembered for its dramatic finale and the emergence of youthful talent in Ngumoha. The victory not only earned Liverpool three points but also served a message to the rest of the Premier League about their strength and depth.
This win over Newcastle, coupled with ongoing transfer saga updates involving key players like Alexander Isak, highlights an eventful period for Liverpool both on and off the pitch. The club continues to be active and ambitious as the season progresses.
Source: Empire of the Kop, August 27, 2025
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