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Much like Liverpool's first game of the Premier League, this one was also a huge, intense thriller as a Rio Ngumoha scored the winner for Liverpool in the 100th minute of the game, establishing himself as the youngest ever goal scorer in Liverpool and the 4th youngest goal scorer in Premier League history.
Newcastle United Football Club had been the more dominant team in the first 30 minutes, and they completely mastered Liverpool. At one point, it was looking like Liverpool had no chance in this game as Newcastle kept on throwing attacks, and Liverpool were fighting for their lives. But Liverpool started to kill the face of the game after 30 minutes.
Liverpool snatched a narrow 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in Premier League game week 2
And Liverpool's technique paid off as Ryan Gravenberch scored the first goal of the game and finally earned the advantage for his side. It was an excellent long ranger with a slight deflection. Newcastle tried to get back into the game, but at the end of the first half, Anthony Gordon was sent off because of a reckless challenge on Virgil Van Dijk.
Rio Ngumoha created history by becoming the youngest Liverpool goal scorer
Not even a minute passed in the second half as Liverpool found their cushion, and once again, it was their new French forward, Hugo Ekitike, who found the net. Ekitike became the first Liverpool player since Daniel Sturridge to score in the first three consecutive games for Liverpool. Cody Gakpo registered the assist on the second goal.
With two goals down and a man down, the game started looking more and more difficult for Newcastle United. Everything was looking like over for the Magpies, their skipper, Bruno Guimaraes, scored a tremendous header to get Newcastle United back into the game. Milos Kerkez had the opportunity to prevent the goal, but he failed.
Rio Ngumoha is the 4th youngest goal scorer of the Premier League
In the 88th minute, Newcastle United did the impossible when they scored the much deserved equaliser. William Osula scored the goal for the Magpies. But Newcastle's joy was short-lived as the 16 year old Rio Ngumoha scored an amazing goal in the 100th minute to win the game for Liverpool. Newcastle United did everything in this match, but just could not find anything in the Premier League game week 2.
Dominik Szoboszlai had been extremely impressive in this match, and it will not be exaggerated if said he is the right full man of the match for Premier League game week 2. Despite playing out of position, he was extremely impressive in this match, and he played a key role in the hard-fought victory of Liverpool.
