A who’s who of former Liverpool players returned to Anfield on Easter Monday for a Celebration Of The 96 charity match to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
A capacity crowd turned out to see a “local” legends side take on an “international” legends XI, managed by former bosses Kenny Dalglish and Gerard Houllier.
The matched ended in a 2-2 draw, with Robbie Fowler scoring both goals for the “home” side. Fowler scored an injury time penalty to cancel out goals from Vladimir Smicer and Bruno Cheyrou.
Comedian John Bishop missed a penalty with minutes remaining, David James denying the Reds’ supporter a goal at The Kop end – Bishop having also hit the post.
There were Anfield returns for Istanbul Sami Hyypia, Luis Garcia, Didi Hamann, and Smicer.
Michael Owen also made a return to Anfield, lining up alongside Fowler and Steve McManaman and adding a very mid-1990′s feel to the match.
It was a family occasion, raising funds for the Hillsborough Family Support Group and LFC Foundation.
Pre-match entertainment included the current Liverpool side on the pitch playing against local kids, with the current squad watching on from the stands for the match itself.
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