Actor Ryan Reynolds was in attendance at BC Place in Vancouver to witness Wrexham's impressive 4-1 victory over the hometown team, Vancouver Whitecaps. Wrexham, a third-tier English club co-owned by Reynolds and known for the popular series 'Welcome to Wrexham,' made its debut appearance in Vancouver for this international friendly match.
Despite the game being officially designated as a neutral-site friendly, the stadium was filled with 34,738 enthusiastic fans, many of whom were sporting red and white Wrexham jerseys and scarves. The atmosphere was electric as Sebastian Revan, James McClean, Elliot Lee, and Jordan Davies found the back of the net for Wrexham, while Giuseppe Bovalina managed to score a consolation goal for Vancouver.
Reynolds, who had just concluded a busy press tour for the movie 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' enjoyed the match from a box seat alongside his fellow Wrexham co-chair, Rob McElhenney. The victory marked Wrexham's first win on their '2024 Wrex Coast Tour,' following two draws against Premier League teams Bournemouth and Chelsea in California.
This match not only showcased the growing popularity of Wrexham but also highlighted the global appeal of soccer as fans from different parts of the world came together to support their respective teams. The event was a testament to the sport's ability to unite people across borders and cultures.
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