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The Mainichi
a day ago
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- The Mainichi
Football: English champions Liverpool beat Marinos on Japan return
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Liverpool came from behind to beat Yokohama F Marinos 3-1 in an international club friendly on Wednesday, claiming victory in the English Premier League champions' first game in Japan in 20 years. Their red-clad fans outnumbered those in the hosts' blue at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, the hometown of Japan captain and Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo, with a packed crowd of 67,032 on hand for the Reds' first visit to the country since the 2005 Club World Championship. Prior to the game, fans gathered at a corner outside the venue to write farewell messages to Liverpool player Diogo Jota, who died along with his younger brother in a car crash on July 3 in northwestern Spain. "I was so shocked when I heard the news," said 21-year-old Genki Urata, a supporter of both Liverpool and his local club Marinos, who wore a Jota No. 20 shirt he bought two years ago. "I definitely want them to come back again next year, although I'm thinking about going to Anfield too. Today, of course I'm supporting Liverpool." Liverpool all-time top scorer Ian Rush delivered a tribute to Jota before the kick-off, followed by fans joining in a chant for the former Portugal forward. Marinos attacker Jun Amano grabbed early attention with a volley that went off target, before nutmegging Ryan Graveberch in the middle of the park, while Cody Gakpo curled a low shot onto the right post in the ninth minute for Liverpool. Fans once again paid respect to Jota by applauding in the 20th minute, in acknowledgement of his shirt number. Liverpool debutant Hugo Ekitike had a backheel saved before the best chance of the half fell to J1 strugglers Marinos, whose status as one of the only two clubs never to be relegated since the launch of the J-League in 1993, alongside Kashima Antlers, is in jeopardy this year. A two-man counter in the 40th minute saw Yan Matheus' chipped cross finding Dean David, whose stooping header drew a diving save from keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Asahi Uenaka and Darwin Nunez missed chances at either end early in the second half, before the Marinos attacker opened the scoring in the 55th minute, low off the post, after latching on to a fine through ball from Riku Yamane. Endo entered on the hour-mark to replace Virgil van Dijk, taking the captain's armband, and Liverpool leveled two minutes later when Curtis Jones launched a counter and provided a tiny touch off Mohamed Salah's pass to allow big summer signing Florian Wirtz to score. "I'm really happy that I could score my first goal. I hope there are more to come," said Wirtz, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen. "I'm happy we won the game, and it was an incredible atmosphere here in the stadium, so thank you." Trey Nyoni put Liverpool ahead in the 68th minute as he stretched his leg out to meet Jeremie Frimpong's cross to the far post, while a header by Endo in the 77th minute was followed by his Liverpool chant sung by Japanese fans. Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha put the icing on the cake in the 87th minute when he ran the entire opposition half before slotting home low, a timely showing of his talent on the left wing following the departure of Luis Diaz. "Coming back to the city where I grew up as a Liverpool player was a special, wonderful moment," Endo said. "I knew there are lots of Liverpool fans and I'm grateful as a Japanese about their action toward the team (about Jota)." "I want to win the Premier League again and I'm sure all our players will head into the new season hoping to win the Champions League, cups, all the titles available. The manager knows me well after a year together and I think it will be a different season." "I hope to have a good season with Liverpool and head into the World Cup in the best shape possible." (By Morichika Nakamoto)
Kyodo News
a day ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Football: English champions Liverpool beat Marinos on Japan return
YOKOHAMA - Liverpool came from behind to beat Yokohama F Marinos 3-1 in an international club friendly on Wednesday, claiming victory in the English Premier League champions' first game in Japan in 20 years. Their red-clad fans outnumbered those in the hosts' blue at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, the hometown of Japan captain and Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo, with a packed crowd of 67,032 on hand for the Reds' first visit to the country since the 2005 Club World Championship. Prior to the game, fans gathered at a corner outside the venue to write farewell messages to Liverpool player Diogo Jota, who died along with his younger brother in a car crash on July 3 in northwestern Spain. "I was so shocked when I heard the news," said 21-year-old Genki Urata, a supporter of both Liverpool and his local club Marinos, who wore a Jota No. 20 shirt he bought two years ago. "I definitely want them to come back again next year, although I'm thinking about going to Anfield too. Today, of course I'm supporting Liverpool." Liverpool all-time top scorer Ian Rush delivered a tribute to Jota before the kick-off, followed by fans joining in a chant for the former Portugal forward. Marinos attacker Jun Amano grabbed early attention with a volley that went off target, before nutmegging Ryan Graveberch in the middle of the park, while Cody Gakpo curled a low shot onto the right post in the ninth minute for Liverpool. Fans once again paid respect to Jota by applauding in the 20th minute, in acknowledgement of his shirt number. Liverpool debutant Hugo Ekitike had a backheel saved before the best chance of the half fell to J1 strugglers Marinos, whose status as one of the only two clubs never to be relegated since the launch of the J-League in 1993, alongside Kashima Antlers, is in jeopardy this year. A two-man counter in the 40th minute saw Yan Matheus' chipped cross finding Dean David, whose stooping header drew a diving save from keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Asahi Uenaka and Darwin Nunez missed chances at either end early in the second half, before the Marinos attacker opened the scoring in the 55th minute, low off the post, after latching on to a fine through ball from Riku Yamane. Endo entered on the hour-mark to replace Virgil van Dijk, taking the captain's armband, and Liverpool leveled two minutes later when Curtis Jones launched a counter and provided a tiny touch off Mohamed Salah's pass to allow big summer signing Florian Wirtz to score. Trey Nyoni put Liverpool ahead in the 68th minute as he stretched his leg out to meet Jeremie Frimpong's cross to the far post, while a header by Endo in the 77th minute was followed by his Liverpool chant sung by Japanese fans. Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha put the icing on the cake in the 87th minute when he ran the entire opposition half before slotting home low, a timely showing of his talent on the left wing following the departure of Luis Diaz.
The Mainichi
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Football: Marinos ban 10 more fans from stadiums for derby fracas
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokohama F Marinos said Monday they have imposed an indefinite stadium ban on an additional 10 supporters for engaging in intimidating and provocative conduct prior to their July 5 derby away to Yokohama FC. Marinos, struggling near the bottom of the J-League first-division table, announced the same ban on 59 supporters a week earlier, including two who used fireworks and flares at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium. The club is enforcing strict spectator rules, such as banning the use of drums and other instruments, while continuing efforts to identify violators.
Kyodo News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Football: Marinos' 2-time J1 top scorer Lopes leaving for Singapore
TOKYO - Anderson Lopes, the J-League first-division top scorer for the past two years, is leaving Yokohama F Marinos to join Lion City Sailors in Singapore, the J1 club announced Thursday. The 31-year-old Brazilian helped Marinos win the league title in his first season at the club in 2022 before bagging 22 and 24 goals in the following two seasons. The forward also played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2016 and 2017 as well as Consadole Sapporo between 2019 and 2021 in Japan, scoring 101 goals in 221 games in the J1 in total. "It's been three and a half years since I joined Marinos and I'm filled with a sense of gratitude toward our fans and supporters," Lopes said on Marinos' website. "My feeling is it's not 'goodbye,' but 'see you again.'" "I'll always support Marinos and have them in my heart forever."
Kyodo News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Football: 2-time J-League top scorer Lopes to leave Marinos
YOKOHAMA - Brazilian forward Anderson Lopes is set to leave Yokohama F Marinos as he prepares to join an undisclosed side, the J-League first-division club said Saturday. The 31-year-old scored from the penalty spot in the 78th minute of the day's 1-0 win away to Yokohama FC. Marinos are still at the bottom of the table with just four wins from 23 matches this season. Lopes contributed to Marinos' J1 championship in his first season with the Yokohama-based club in 2022 after playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Consadole Sapporo between 2016 and 2021. He was joint top scorer with 22 goals, along with Vissel Kobe's Yuya Osako, in 2023 and was alone on top with 24 goals a year later.
