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26/09/2018
United Legends Win Penalty Shootout In Liam Miller Tribute Match
The Manchester United Legends team have beaten a combined Celtic/Republic of Ireland side in tribute match to the late Liam Miller.
The United Legends were victorious in a penalty shootout when the score finished 2-2 after 90 minutes.
The match took place in Liam's hometown of Cork at GAA stadium Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Around 45,000 fans turned out to see the game. The proceeds from the match will be donated to Liam's wife Clare and several charities.
Legends Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Robbie Keane and many more featured in the match.
The goalscorers included Denis Irwin, Louis Saha, Robbie Keane and Colin Healy.
Liam Miller passed away in February, aged 36, having played for clubs like Manchester United, Celtic, Leeds United, Sunderland, Hibernian, and earning 21 international caps for the Republic of Ireland.
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The United Legends were victorious in a penalty shootout when the score finished 2-2 after 90 minutes.
The match took place in Liam's hometown of Cork at GAA stadium Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Around 45,000 fans turned out to see the game. The proceeds from the match will be donated to Liam's wife Clare and several charities.
Legends Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Robbie Keane and many more featured in the match.
The goalscorers included Denis Irwin, Louis Saha, Robbie Keane and Colin Healy.
Liam Miller passed away in February, aged 36, having played for clubs like Manchester United, Celtic, Leeds United, Sunderland, Hibernian, and earning 21 international caps for the Republic of Ireland.
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