RIO NGUMOHA SETS UP ALEXIS MACALLISTER AGAINST VILLARREAL

Rio Ngumoha set up Alexis MacAllister as Liverpool came back from 2-0 down against Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday night. MacAllister tapped in his second goal of the match to put Liverpool 3-2 ahead. Ngumoha created the chance with a run through Villarreal’s defence after receiving the ball. Liverpool supporters in the Kop sang Ngumoha’s name following the goal, which gave the home side the lead.

Ngumoha turned quickly, accelerated past defenders and held off challenges before passing to MacAllister. He stayed on his feet as Villarreal players tried to stop his run. After MacAllister scored, Ngumoha ran towards the Anfield supporters with his arms raised. The goal came during Liverpool’s recovery from a two-goal deficit, with Ngumoha providing the pass for the third goal rather than scoring it himself.

Ngumoha became Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer last year. His contribution against Villarreal came in Tuesday night’s Champions League action. The account of the match identifies MacAllister’s finish as his second goal, but gives no final score. It also records the Kop’s response to Ngumoha’s assist, which followed his run past the Villarreal back line.