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16-year-old Ngumoha defeated the Magpie 3-2

4:05pm, 27 August 2025【Football】

, Ngumoha, who will celebrate his 17th birthday on August 29, became the youngest goal scorer in Liverpool's history at the age of 16 and 361 days, and is also the fourth youngest player in the Premier League to score goals in history.

Ngumoha (Red) scored the final goal in the 100th minute and completed his Premier League debut in an incredible way

With the 16-year-old Ngumoha's final goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time, the "Red" Liverpool narrowed the 10th player away game in the early morning of Tuesday (August 26) local time, "Magpie" Newcastle, who ended the game 3-2 with 10-man away games, and won two consecutive victories along with two other North London teams Arsenal and Tottenham, temporarily ranked third due to their goal difference disadvantage.

With the Magpie's fierce start, the Reds first scored two goals with Gravenberch (35th minute) and Etikite (46th minute), and both goals were assisted by Gakpo. Between the two goals, Newcastle striker Gordon was sent off in the third minute of stoppage time in the first half for a fierce tackle against Reds captain van Dijk.

Gordon (right) was sent off for a foul on Van Dijk (left). After the game, he apologized to his teammates and fans. The Magpies, who played one less player in the second half, scored two goals in a row through Guimaraes (57th minute) and Osula (88th minute) with the fanatical support of home fans at St. James Park.

When the game was about to end, Engumoha, who had just played in the 96th minute, played a final victory four minutes later. The Reds passed the ball smoothly in the frontcourt many times. When Salah's cross from the right came to the penalty area, the offensive midfielder Szoboszlai, who accidentally played as the right back in this game, made Ngumoha, who was unmarked at the back point, and made the ball into the gantry with one kick, becoming the youngest goal scorer in Liverpool's history at the age of 16 and 361 days.

Van Dijk: Everything is just beginning. Ngumoha must be modest. On August 29, Engumoha, who celebrates his 17th birthday, becomes the fourth youngest goal in Premier League history, behind Everton's Vaughan (16 years and 270 days), Milner (16 years and 356 days) of Leeds and Rooney (16 years and 360 days).

For this wonderful game, Reds coach Slot said: "It's also something special about the Premier League. Maybe it's not the best game tactical or football match, but I think every fan around the world loves to watch this football match."

van Dijk praised Ngumoha and said: "It's a dreamy (Premier League) debut for him.

"I'm so happy for Leo (Ngumoha), I've told him that now everything is just beginning and he has to keep working hard and keep being humble, but be sure to enjoy it because on a night like this, if you're in his position, you can't take it for granted. ”

Magpies failed in two games. Isaac left the team to add fuel to the game.

Magpies forward Isak's departure deadlock has not been resolved and continues to be refrigerated by coach Eddie Howe, and the Reds are his potential next home. Van Dijk said that this can be said to be "adding fuel to the fire" for the already extremely intense atmosphere of St. James Park.

Newcastle coach Eddie Howe (right) communicated with Liverpool goalkeeper Allison (left) after the game.

He said: "We all know that this (St. James Park) is a very difficult place to play. We know there are a lot of things to add fuel to the Newcastle fire this week. What happened tonight was to be expected and for us, it was a disappointment that we lost two set pieces. This shouldn't have happened, but overall, it's a very important three-pointer. ”

Magpies must solve Isaac's problem in less than a week in the remaining transfer window, and even find the center to replace him. The team only scored one point in the first two games of the season, and they will strive to win the first victory against Leeds in the next round.

Regarding this regrettable loss, Eddie Howe said: "Although the performance in the first and second halfs was completely different, I think the players performed very well.

"In the first half we thought the team controlled the game. We performed very well, only one goal away from scoring. In the second half we had to overcome huge difficulties with two goals behind and 10 people fighting... I think the team performed very well and was incredibly tenaciously but failed to get a point in the end."