Rio Ngumoha’s two assists lead Liverpool’s 4-3 comeback against Villarreal
Liverpool came from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, making it three wins from three in the Champions League. Eighteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha created goals for Ronald Araujo and Alexis Mac Allister, who scored twice; Florian Wirtz added Liverpool’s fourth. Reuters reports Ngumoha became Liverpool’s youngest player to register a Champions League assist.
Bottom line — Ngumoha, 18, recorded two assists as Liverpool maintained their perfect start in Europe.
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Reuters reports Ngumoha is Liverpool’s youngest Champions League assist-maker.
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The Liverpool Echo says Ngumoha became the youngest player to record a goal contribution in the competition, aged 18 years and 52 days.
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BBC Sport reports Ngumoha completed seven of eight dribbles and had 12 touches in Villarreal’s penalty area.
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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola praised Ngumoha’s adaptation to playing on the right, while saying the 18-year-old still has areas to develop.
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Villarreal led 2-0 before Mac Allister’s first goal shortly before half-time; Tani Oluwaseyi scored late to make it 4-3.
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The Independent reports former Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge praised Ngumoha’s ability and work off the ball.