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Marinos, setting a new record in the process.
After an early setback, the Reds hit back with second-half goals from Florian Wirtz, Trey Nyoni, and Rio Ngumoha.
Wirtz opened his Liverpool account in the 62nd minute with a composed finish, followed soon after by Nyoni, who continued his strong pre-season form by slotting in Jeremie Frimpong’s low cross.
But it was 16-year-old Ngumoha who stole the spotlight, surging from the halfway line to cap the night with a brilliant solo goal in the 87th minute.
New signing Hugo Ekitike also made his Liverpool debut, coming close to scoring with a clever near-post flick.
The £79 million striker showed glimpses of his link-up play and movement, suggesting he won’t take long to settle.
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The previous attendance record for a J.League-hosted match stood at 49,704 — set when Liverpool faced AC Milan in Hong Kong earlier on the tour.
Liverpool FC have confirmed that the figure was surpassed on Wednesday night, with 67,032 fans filling the Nissan Stadium for the clash against Yokohama F.
Marinos.
Wataru Endo, playing in his home country, received a thunderous ovation as he came on and even wore the captain’s armband briefly — a moment not lost on the Japan international.
Speaking to Liverpool FC media after the match, Endo said,
“It was an amazing moment for me because I came back to Japan as a Liverpool player.”
He went on to credit manager Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk for allowing him to lead the team:
“I really appreciate my manager and Virg.
Maybe all Japanese fans wanted to see me as captain!”
Endo also revealed his family were in the stands for the occasion:
“I’m happy that I could show this game to my family.
They are happy.”
As Liverpool return to Europe for the final stretch of pre-season, the club leaves Asia with momentum, fresh talent making headlines, and a growing global fanbase behind them.
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