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Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha matches Wayne Rooney's legendary Premier League feat
Liverpool fans witnessed history at St James’ Park as 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored a dramatic winner in the 100th minute against Newcastle .
The young forward’s strike sealed a 3-2 victory and placed his name alongside Wayne Rooney in the Premier League record books.
The night had already delivered plenty of drama. Liverpool looked in control after goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike, helped by Anthony Gordon’s red card.
Yet Newcastle fought back with late goals from Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula, setting up what looked like a frustrating finish for the Reds.
Then came Ngumoha, calm as ever, sweeping home deep into stoppage time. One swing of his boot and Li