Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: This almost felt too cruel after the humiliation Newcastle have endured this summer, writes OLIVER HOLT as 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha nets 100th-minute winner
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On August 25, 2025, Liverpool secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Newcastle United at St. James' Park in a highly intense Premier League fixture. The match was notable for its late twists, including a stoppage-time winner from Liverpool's 16-year-old sensation Rio Ngumoha, who scored with a right-footed shot to the bottom right corner, assisted by Mohamed Salah.
The game began with Liverpool taking a strong lead, going 2-0 ahead early on. However, Newcastle, despite being reduced to 10 men at one point, fought back fiercely to level the score at 2-2. The spirited comeback epitomized the ferocity and competitiveness of the match, which saw both teams exchanging momentum throughout.
Newcastle opened their Premier League campaign aiming for a strong performance after a lackluster draw with Aston Villa. Liverpool, the reigning champions, arrived with confidence following a 4-2 season-opening win over Bournemouth, but met a hostile reception from the Newcastle fans partly due to transfer saga tensions involving Alexander Isak and Liverpool’s signing of Hugo Ekitike.
Despite Newcastle’s intensity and numerical disadvantage, Liverpool managed to hold on for the late winner deep into injury time, showcasing resilience and clinical finishing. The youthful Ngumoha’s breakthrough goal in the 100th minute crowned an otherwise nail-biting encounter, securing all three points for the Reds and extending their winning start to the season.
The match was marked by high stakes and physicality, with numerous fouls, free kicks, and substitutions shaping its course. Liverpool’s tactical responses and late substitution moves, including bringing on Ngumoha and Harvey Elliott, proved decisive in the closing stages.
This victory put Liverpool at 6 points with a perfect start in the league, while Newcastle will look to regroup after a taxing home defeat despite their impressive fightback.
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