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Efe Ambrose shines as Manchester United lose 4-3 on penalties to Celtic in Legends Charity Clash

In a charity clash, Super Eagles legend Efe Ambrose was in action as Manchester United Legends lost 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.
In a charity clash, Super Eagles legend Efe Ambrose was in action as Manchester United Legends lost 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.
In a charity clash, Super Eagles legend Efe Ambrose was in action as Manchester United Legends lost 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.
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Manchester United Legends and Celtic Legends played a dramatic charity clash that ended in a 4-3 penalty shootout loss for the Red Devils.

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The game at Celtic Park ended a 2-2 draw over 90 minutes in clash to raise funds for the Manchester United Foundation.

Manchester United lose to Celtic in legends charity game

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The rivalry between the legendary sides started when the teams meeting last year in a charity clash that ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.

In a charity clash, Super Eagles legend Efe Ambrose was in action as Manchester United Legends lost 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.
In a charity clash, Super Eagles legend Efe Ambrose was in action as Manchester United Legends lost 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.
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Former Nigerian international Efe Ambrose started the game for Celtic against Manchester United in the legends game.

In the return leg, United started strongly, with Darren Fletcher opening the scoring.

In a charity clash, Super Eagles legend Efe Ambrose was in action as Manchester United Legends lost 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.

Dimitar Berbatov doubling the lead with a clinical finish as the Red Devils went into the halftime break with a commanding 2-0 advantage.

However, the second half saw Celtic mount a spirited comeback as Scott McDonald reduced the deficit.

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In a charity clash, Manchester United Legends lose 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.
In a charity clash, Super Eagles legend Efe Ambrose was in action as Manchester United Legends lost 4-3 on penalties to Celtic Legends in a Charity Clash.

In the 75th minute Shaun Maloney leveled the score with a composed finish, forcing the game into another penalty shootout.

United’s penalty problem resurfaced, and Celtic edged the shoot out 4-3, with Darren O'Dea sealing the victory.

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