STEVEN GERRARD’S former Liverpool team-mate John Arne Riise stunned fans by beating the legendary midfielder in a shot power challenge ahead of the Nexon Icons match in Seoul.
In a surprise twist before the exhibition game – where Wayne Rooney scored a worldie – kicked off at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, the legends took part in a series of skill contests.
TwitterSteven Gerrard’s shot was clean but it was just not at the same level as his former team-mate[/caption]
TwitterRiise rolled back the years with a blast that has got social media talking[/caption]
TwitterGerrard was in Seoul for the Nexon game[/caption]
But it was Riise’s thunderbolt left foot that stole the show as they attempted to blast the ball through a specially-built prop lined with sheets of what looked like card.
The 44-year-old Norwegian’s shot’s power forced it all the way through the obstacles, leaving the crowd gasping.
Gerrard, who scored many long-range efforts in his heyday, only made it part of the way through.
One fan posted on X (formerly Twitter): “How has Riise outpowered Gerrard?? That left foot is still a rocket!”
Another joked: “Gerrard’s probably still checking the radar to see if it’s broken.”
The moment drew loud cheers and laughter from the crowd and even from some of the players.
Another fan said: “Riise’s shot power once fractured Alan Smith’s leg.”
While another added: “He could drive nails into a concrete wall with that left.”
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The Nexon Icons match took place on Sunday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger took charge of challengers FC Spear, while ex-Liverpool and Chelsea gaffer Rafa Benitez organised Shield United’s title defence.
Tens of thousands packed in for an epic battle between a team of mainly attacking players and a side based on defenders.
It was FC Spear who took home the win, with late goals from Maicon and Joo-Ho Park helping them successfully retain their crown.
PA:Empics SportRiise and Gerrard were part of the 2005 Champions League-winning team[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
