Lukas Nmecha scores as his team secures pre-season win over Sunderland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Lukas Nmecha scored with a long-range shot in the first half as his team beat Sunderland in a pre-season friendly in New Jersey on July 30. The goal came from a loose ball in the opposition half, catching Sunderland goalkeeper Melker Ellborg off his line. Nmecha expressed satisfaction with the win, noting the need for a winning mentality even in pre-season. The victory serves as a confidence boost ahead of their final friendly against Liverpool scheduled for August 6.
- •Lukas Nmecha scored in the first half against Sunderland.
- •The match took place in New Jersey on July 30.
- •The team's next friendly is against Liverpool on August 6.
- •Nmecha highlighted the importance of a winning mentality.
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"Pouncing on a loose ball in the opposition half, Lukas Nmecha’s long-range effort caught Sunderland goalkeeper Melker Ellborg off his line and nestled into the back of the net.The German’s early s...
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