Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe praised the display for his part in their 3-2 defeat against Liverpool in St James' Park, but admitted that he was worried about his team after injuries to Joelinton and Sandro Tonali.
The home team made a fast start, but they went in the back in the first half after Ryan Gravenberch scored from a distance.
Their task was made even more difficult when Anthony Gordon was sent for violent behavior after a VAR evaluation after a challenge about Virgil van Dijk.
And they went further behind when Hugo Ekitike, once a target for the Magpies, delivered only 20 seconds after the restart.
However, they organized a stunning comeback when Bruno Guimaraes withdrew one and they saw it to earn a point through the goal of William Osula.
The 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, however, became the fourth-young goal scorer in the Premier League history, because his 100th minute goal winner the visitors handed over the visitors.
Newcastle is now without a victory against Liverpool in 18 league games, after they last defeated them under Steve McClaren in December 2015.
Despite the goal that was admitted to death, and the result, Howe's tribute gave birth to his side, even with the numerical disadvantage.
He said to the BBC: “I thought we were really good and fought our way back incredibly well, but could not get over the line to get a point.
“The first half we thought we dominated the game, and we were in a great place with only the goal that was missing.
“In the second half we had a mountain to climb 2-0 down with 10 men, but I thought we had checked the game.”
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For a wild challenge, Gordons sent Van Dijk the task of Newcastle made a lot harder, and although Howe stated that it was not malignant, he did not defend the tackle.
“I think Anthony was thoroughbred in the challenge, and he tried to withdraw and slip and his momentum recorded him,” Howe added.
“It didn't look good, but I don't think there was any intention.”
The international of England will be suspended for three games and things were made even worse when Joelinton and Tonali were both removed, so that Howe was deeply beaten before he was confronted with Leeds United this Saturday.
“I don't know with Joe and Sandro. It doesn't look good when a player comes off, especially because both looked a little pain and they would be a huge blow to us if they were not available,” said Howe.
“Anthony will be suspended and Fabian [Schar] Had concussion, so not good. “