There have been virtually 60,000 supporters in attendance as Liverpool Legends took on Ajax Legends. We’ve chosen a few of the finest photographs from Sven-Goran Eriksson’s dream Anfield event.
Pre-match, it was all about Sven-Goran Eriksson taking his place within the dugout as a part of the Liverpool administration workforce.
The Swede acquired a rousing reception, earlier than emotional scenes throughout You’ll By no means Stroll Alone. “I used to be stuffed with feelings, tears coming,” he stated post-match.
On the pitch, there have been some iconic gamers returning to Anfield, not least Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres – the latter who revealed he hasn’t performed since his retirement 5 years in the past.
After falling behind 2-0 within the first half, it took a second half comeback for the house aspect.
First, French full again Gregory Vignal netted with a stunning end – celebrating with a hug for Sven on the sideline.
Targets from Djibril Cisse, then an outstanding solo effort from Nabil El Zhar made it 3-2, however Torres netted from shut vary to finish the comeback.
El Zhar’s celebrations confirmed simply how a lot this nonetheless means to those gamers, to play in entrance of a bought out Anfield stadium.
A memorable day, stuffed with smiles and great recollections made – all within the identify of the LFC Basis charity.
Since launching at Anfield in 2017 Legends’ video games have raised over £6.4 million in very important funds that profit individuals each within the Liverpool Metropolis Area and internationally.
The cash spent on supporters’ tickets for the match will assist LFC Basis to proceed their work serving to to alter lives on daily basis. Final season alone the Basis supported virtually 123,000 people, with virtually two thirds of these residing within the high 20% most disadvantaged areas of the nation.
In that point, it additionally contributed £5 million into the native economic system and delivered over £32 million in well being advantages.
