Rio Ngumoha first words after scoring iconic Liverpool winner - 'Special feeling'

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James Park as he curled in the final goal in the Reds’ 3-2 win.

Mohamed Salah’s cross into the box was dummied by Dominik Szoboszlai, allowing it to roll into Ngumoha’s path in the 10th minute of injury time, before he coolly slotted it past Nick Pope and into the bottom corner in what will surely be remembered as an iconic Premier League moment.

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Ngumoha's winner against Newcastle will be remembered as an iconic Premier League moment.

Mo [passed the ball] and Dom put it through his legs, and one vs one, I just smashed it."

Ngumoha only joined Liverpool last summer, but so highly regarded is he in youth circles, the winger was handed a first-team debut in January during an FA Cup third-round tie against Accrington Stanley.

On Monday, after making his Premier League bow, Ngumoha was serenaded by the fans, with the Liverpool players encouraging the ex-Chelsea youngster to lap up the adulation from the visiting supporters.



I probably do that finish 100 times on the training ground, so it’s no different with the fans, but the fans backing you there is just crazy.”

Ngumoha earned praise from Thierry Henry in the post-match analysis for his bravery and direct dribbling within minutes of coming off the bench.

But despite the euphoria and excitement following Monday’s game, Ngumoha was keeping his feet firmly planted on the ground.

“My teammates are always encouraging me that, if it’s on, to beat my man and take them on,” Liverpool’s newest star explained.

“I just have mix it up sometimes because if there are two players there, there might be a pass and a one-two and get it back and then find myself in a scoring area.

“I’m 16, but I don’t want my age to show that I can’t play with the older players

I want to prove a point that I can play with players not just my age, but many ages above