Michael Carrick was among the goalscorers as he led a Manchester United '08 XI to a 2-2 draw with an all-star squad made up of former professionals from the Premier League and Europe.
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The match took place on Sunday at Old Trafford, and featured United legends from that Champions League-winning 2008 squad like Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes going up against a side including John Terry, Clarence Seedorf and Michel Salgado.
Carrick's 84th-minute strike capped off a match that also saw goals from Gaizka Mendieta, Nemanja Vidic and Robbie Keane.
GOAL! #MUFC '08 XI 2 Michael Carrick All-Stars XI 2.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 4, 2017
Great moment as @Carras16 himself gets a goal with a long-range strike via the post.
The match helped raise money for the Michael Carrick Foundation.
Before kick-off, the 35-year-old addressed the crowd and extended condolences to those affected by the recent attacks in Manchester and London.
"We'll stay together and stay strong."
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 4, 2017
Poignant words from @Carras16 ahead of kick-off. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/fVvLvBKIQU
"This game's now got extra signficance in the weight of what's happened over the last couple of weeks. It's been a tough time", Carrick said.
"Again, all our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected and we'll stay together and stay strong."
While the match had a serious undertone, there was definitely some fun had by the participants, including a father-son "dabbing" moment featuring the man of the hour.
Looooool this dab from @carras16 and his son is actually my favourite moment #CarrickTestimonial pic.twitter.com/CrO7xLhcLQ
— •penelope• (@Mulumbeni_) June 4, 2017
In addition, the official team sheet somehow managed to misspell Carrick's name, along with that of Seedorf and Harry Redknapp.
Team sheets for Carrick's Testimonial #mufc pic.twitter.com/bmQmYsjG6f
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