ROB McElhenney met Wrexham AFC fans who travelled more than 7,000 miles to watch The Reds.
A group of Reds fans who live in the Welsh-speaking area of Patagonia in Argentina were welcomed to STōK Cae Ras for the match against Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
The Patagonian Reds were welcomed onto the field at STōK Cae Ras. (Image: Gemma Thomas Photography)
Their link to Wales dates back to 1865, a year after the club was formed, when 153 Welsh pioneers set off for South America on a clipper ship called Mimosa.
The Welsh-speaking community established afterwards - Y Wladfa - has endured, with between 2,000 and 5,000 Argentines speaking Welsh to this day.
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Among the travelling contingent was David Mardones - whose story has been previously featured in The Leader after fans set up a fundraiser to help him fund his dream trip to Wrexham.
The group met the club's star co-owner, Rob McElhenney and were invited onto the field at half time - to a standing ovation from the fans in the stands.
Thankfully, the Dragons put on a show for the Patagonian fans - with Paul Mullin grabbing a first half hattrick in a thumping 4-0 win.
As well as attending Saturday's match, the Patagonians also took part in the St David's Day parade in Wrexham city centre on Friday.
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