Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro outshined by Peter Crouch in legends game
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Anfield played host to a nostalgic clash as Liverpool Legends secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea Legends in a charity match.
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The game brought together former stars from both clubs to raise funds for community initiatives.
Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea
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The match reignited a historic rivalry, with Peter Crouch stealing the show.
The former Liverpool striker rolled back the years, scoring both goals for Liverpool.
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His first was a brilliant header in the second half, followed by looping the ball over Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green.
Liverpool’s starting XI featured a mix of fan favorites, including Jerzy Dudek in goal, defenders Sami Hyypia and Ragnar Klavan, midfielders Jay Spearing and Steven Gerrard, and forwards Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel.
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The Liverpool substitutes included big names such as Crouch, Djibril Cisse, and Yossi Benayoun.
Chelsea, led by Roberto Di Matteo—the mastermind behind their 2012 Champions League triumph—fielded legends like Gianfranco Zola, Jesper Gronkjaer, Eidur Gudjohnsen, and Mikel John Obi.
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Mikel Obi was not the only Nigerian involved in teh game as Super Eagles legend Celestine Babayaro was named in the starting line up.
It was another appearance for Mikel Obi with the Chelsea Legends team as he previously participated in the win against Bayern Munich.
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