Liverpool 3-1 Yokohama Mariner, the number of visitors in friendly matches hits a record high

On July 31, a highly anticipated friendly match was staged in Yokohama. The home-game J League powerhouse Yokohama Mariners faced Premier League giant Liverpool. In the end, Liverpool was better off and defeated Yokohama Mariners 3-1.

The competition process was ups and downs. In the opening stage, both sides had offensives and defenses, and Yokohama Mariners took the lead. In the 54th minute, Uezuma Attorney-Japanese seized the opportunity to break the deadlock on the field and helped the home team take the lead. However, Liverpool did not panic and launched a counterattack with excellent tactical adjustments and the players' personal abilities. In the second half, Wilz quickly equalized the score, and then Flynnon assisted young player Nioni to take the lead. At the end of the game, Engumoha, who was only 16 years old, staged a one-stop scoring in the half, completely locking in the victory. It is worth mentioning that in the 80th minute of the game, the Yokohama Mariners announced an amazing number of spectators at home - a total of 67,032 people poured into the stadium, and the atmosphere was very lively. This number successfully set a record for the number of spectators hosting the J League. The previous record was born in 2023, when Bayern and Manchester City's exciting showdown attracted 65,049 people to watch the game in person at the National Arena of Japan. The competition between Yokohama Mariners and Liverpool attracted a large number of fans, which was enough to demonstrate the high popularity of football matches in Japan and the strong appeal of the two teams. This game not only brought a visual feast to the fans, but also left a strong mark on the J League event's audience record.