Ngumoha gives Iraola another Liverpool win as Barcola chase heats up
Liverpool secured a victory against Wrexham at Yankee Stadium with a goal from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha. The match, managed by Andoni Iraola, highlighted the performance of young talents like Trey Nyoni and Josh Abe.
Why it matters
The match showcases the development of young talent in top-tier football clubs during international pre-season tours.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Rio Ngumoha scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Wrexham
Football reporter , At Yankee Stadium, New York City Andoni Iraola knows the Yankee Stadium very well. He finished his playing career at New York City FC - and it was here where he played his last game for them - a 5-0 home defeat by Toronto FC in 2016.
The records show an attendance of 28,355 that day, which is around half the capacity of this venue, home of the New York Yankees.
A decade on, Iraola returned to the city he once called home - but this time as the Liverpool boss against Wrexham and in front of a crowd of 42,204.
And he continued his winning start thanks to Rio Ngumoha's goal.
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