Liverpооl’s Legends team staged a remarkable cоmeback tо defeat Ajax’s Legends team 4-2 in a charity match held at Anfield. The Dutch visitоrs tооk a twо-gоal lead in the first half thrоugh Derk Bоerrigter and Kiki Musampa. Hоwever, Liverpооl turned the tide in the secоnd half, tҺrilling the hоme crоwd in frоnt оf the Kоp.
Gregory Vignal, Djibril Cisse, Nabil El Zhar, and Fernando Torres were the heroes of Liverpool’s comeback, each finding the back of the net. The victory allowed Sven-Goran Eriksson, who fulfilled his dream of managing Liverpool, to bask in an emotional moment as he received a warm reception from the fans.
The charity game, organized to raise funds for the LFC Foundation, saw Eriksson reunited with Steven Gerrard, his former player during their time together with the England national team. The match showcased the spirit of sportsmanship and the support of the fans, with both teams and Eriksson applauded at the end of the game.
The event was a tremendous success in terms of fundraising, as the Legends matches have consistently generated significant funds for the LFC Foundation. The money raised will be utilized to support the Foundation’s education programs and address social issues in Liverpool. The charity work of the club continues to make a positive impact, benefiting numerous individuals in the local community and beyond.