Newcastle stalwart echoed Virgil van Dijk with classy post-match message to Rio Ngumoha on Monday
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In a thrilling Premier League encounter at St James' Park, 16-year-old Liverpool debutant Rio Ngumoha scored a dramatic 100th-minute winner to secure a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United. Liverpool had taken the lead first through Ryan Gravenberch in the 35th minute, but Newcastle were reduced to 10 men at half-time when Anthony Gordon received a red card. Early in the second half, Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike made it 2-0, only for Newcastle to mount a comeback with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula to level the score.
Despite conceding a two-goal lead for the second consecutive game, Liverpool pulled off a last-gasp win thanks to Ngumoha’s moment of magic. The young forward came off the bench and scored in the 10th minute of stoppage time, instantly becoming a Liverpool hero and captivating the fans and media alike.
However, not all Liverpool players received praise. Both Jamie Carragher and Chris Sutton criticized defender Ibrahima Konate for a poor performance, highlighting defensive lapses including his failure to prevent Newcastle’s equalizer. They described Konate’s display as subpar and inconsistent, signaling concerns for Liverpool’s backline going forward.
The match underscored Liverpool’s attacking potential but also revealed defensive frailties the reigning champions will want to address. Meanwhile, Ngumoha's emergence as a decisive player at such a young age has brought excitement and renewed optimism to Liverpool supporters, who see in him a promising star for the future.
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