Soccer Aid 2010: England 2-2 Rest Of The World (6-7 Pens)
Robbie teamed up with celebrities and football legends at Manchester's Old Trafford yesterday to raise money for UNICEF at Soccer Aid 2010… and they sure made it a day to remember.
The game got off to a thrilling start at a sold-out Old Trafford, with Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp hitting the bar in the opening five minutes and a certain Mr Williams giving away a penalty for chopping up Westlife's Nicky Byrne inside the 18-yard box. Luckily for Robbie, who received deafening applause from the fans with every touch of the ball, Byrne dusted himself off to take the penalty but couldn't beat David Seaman. The ex-England goalkeeper expertly stopped the shot with his legs before receiving a relieved hug from Robbie for getting him off the hook!
It was Redknapp who opened the scoring just before half time with a neat move on the edge of the box with ex-Newcastle goal machine Alan Shearer. The pair linked up with a tidy one-two, with Shearer playing the ball over Finnish centre-back Sami Hyypia and chef Gordon Ramsay's heads for Redknapp to tuck the ball home.
Following the half time interval, England struck again with Teddy Sheringham doubling their lead and celebrating with a Klinsmann dive towards the corner flag, much to the delight of the jubilant fans in the Stretford End.
Undeterred, The Rest Of The World team, who looked a little jaded before England's second goal, sprung into action and replied with a quick-fire goal of their own. Following a Luis Figo corner, ex-Liverpool star Hyypia out-leaped the English defence, which included GTMV presenter Ben Shepherd and Robbie's best mate Jonny Wilkes, to head past second-half sub Jamie Theakston in the net and pull a goal back for Kenny Dalglish's team.
Theakston pulled out all the stops to keep England ahead but with the referee's stopwatch ticking, The Rest Of The World team left it late to deliver a knockout blow to England's hopes of retaining the Soccer Aid trophy as World champion boxer Joe Calzaghe bundled the ball into the net and take the game to an exciting penalty shoot-out.
The ex-pros were ineligible to take participate in the penalties, so the pressure rested firmly on the shoulders of the celebrities! Wilkes got England off to a promising start with his strike, though a catalogue of misses from both sides, including a skied effort by Robbie, took the match to a nail-biting sudden death climax.
After looking likely winners earlier in the match, it all went horribly wrong for England as Dominic Cooper's miss meant Woody Harrelson simply had to score from the spot to secure the first ever win for The Rest Of The World XI. Sure enough, Harrelson slotted past Theakston to win it for the boys in blue and it was Welshman Michael Sheen who lifted the silverware instead of England captain Robbie. Boo!
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Thank You!
Thanks to all of you who donated and helped raise money during Soccer Aid 2010, UNICEF have received over £2 million worth of pledges! These funds will change the lives of thousands of children all across the world and it couldn't have been achieved without your support. If you've not yet donated it's not too late...
TO DONATE TO UNICEF PLEASE CALL 0330 123 1966 OR VISIT ITV.COM/SOCCERAID
More Soccer Aid 2010 news:
- Soccer Aid Photos: Suit Fitting
- Soccer Aid Photos: Team Line-Up
- Soccer Aid Photos: Training
- Soccer Aid Photos: Team Meeting
- Robbie's Diary Of UNICEF Trip To Haiti
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Congratulations!!!a very nice event. (Romy de argentina)
I rooted for England in the World Cup - but little did that help you guys today :o( Did you remember to root for Denmark, Robbie? You promised! Well, we're out too, so better luck to both you and us at the European Championship. XXX
4:1 GERMANY!!!! Yuhuuuuuuu!!! :-)
Congratulations again on your dedication and passion to this event and ongoing support you give.. On soccer, may be interested in the following link for some pretty incredible tricks .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUMBQvQ5sVU&NR=1
WORLD CUP 2010 IN SOUTH AFRICA - LET´S ENJOY! HERE WE GOOOOOOO, HERE WE GOOOOOO, HERE WE GO! ♫♫♫♫ LOTS OF FUN AND GOOD LUCK. xxx
CONGRATULATIONS DSJ1982! :DDDDDD
hi emma, i held up a large poster stating "Just 1 kiss from Robbie will get Unicef £150" for most of the game and the training beforehand and Robbie saw it and came over after the penalties. Not sure whether Robbie was influenced by other celebs as Olly and David Seaman liked my poster (both gave me thumbs up early on) and Bradley Walsh was captured on camera looking like he was pointing to it too during the penalty shoot-out!!! It might've helped that I was at the front right next to the goals too so it was easy and safe for Robbie to get to me. Going to double my offer next time!!!
hi. i was just wonderig how did you get to offer the money to robbie for the kiss lol. Its a good picture x
WHAT A FABOULOUS MATCH!!!! Seeing Old Trafford plenty of supporters and in the field a lot of celebrities from around the world!! All together for a fantastic cause, help children and people around the world!!!! Congratulations to both teams for their friendliness and sportiness. This returns us hope than we can change a little bit the wrong things in the world... THANKS ROB TO DO IT POSSIBLE!
Robbie, just letting you know that I've donated the £150 online that I offered for you kissing me at the game and I can certainly say it was worth every single penny!!!! Still can't believe that you walked over from the half way line straight to me and planted a smacker right on the lips!!! Not that I'm complaining either - even my boyfriend was well chuffed for me. Think he was more pleased I didn't blackout like I've done at your concerts in the past lol. You certainly left me stunned and extremely happy :) I only wish I had a better photo (so if you know of one please let me know) Anyway Robbie, I think you're the greatest celebrity and a true inspiration to others with your efforts for fundraising. What you achieve through Soccer Aid and the help you provide to Unicef is undeniably remarkable. Keep this up Rob, I'll easily double my offer at the next soccer aid!!!!! dxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A million thank you's to you rob! me and my husband drove from Portsmouth to Manchester to see the game on Sunday with a two night stay in a nearby hotel and it was worth the drive!! you were amazing! i had never been to Old Trafford or seen you before so it was a first in two ways for me, and i tell you what you didnt disappoint, you have definatley gone up a hell of a lot in my ratings and respect for you. The atmosphere and the noise in th ground was deafening, david seamen joined in the mexican wave which was funny! and every time you got the ball my voice faded even more! Once again thank you soo very much for a brilliant day and long may you continue with everything you do. I love you for who you are and what you do. loadsalove to you rob.
A million thank you's to you rob! me and my husband drove from Portsmouth to Manchester to see the game on Sunday with a two night stay in a nearby hotel and it was worth the drive!! you were amazing! i had never been to Old Trafford or seen you before so it was a first in two ways for me, and i tell you what you didnt disappoint, you have definatley gone up a hell of a lot in my ratings and respect for you. The atmosphere and the noise in th ground was deafening, david seamen joined in the mexican wave which was funny! and every time you got the ball my voice faded even more! Once again thank you soo very much for a brilliant day and long may you continue with everything you do. I love you for who you are and what you do. loadsalove to you rob.
I tried 2 upload some pic's from the game but it wont let me :'-(
I had a fantastic time at Soccer Aid. When Robbie took a throw from the side line I was on televison behind him. My daughter took a photo and I can now say I have a photo of Robbie and myself. One step closer to my dream. One day i will meet you Rob. Great game, well organised. Can't wait till the next one. Helen Brown
What a day , i huge united fan and probaly the only lad here , took my two lads and mrs down for the day , soaked the atmospher out side the ground , unreal. myeslf and my eldest lad had been to old trafford to watch united , but it was my six year olds first time and little face lit up when we got to the top of the steps bless. To see the likes of Zidane and Figa was amazing . the stars were pretty good too , Robbie if your short next year give us a bell . I also saw a lot of soccer aid tshirts with Robbie on the back where do i get those from ? any one know . great night , amazing players on the pitch , unreal atmosphear and highlight for me i have to say , i felt a chill run down my back when i saw zidane , 10 foot away playing infront of me , amazing, il be booking again
Great game loved every minute well done to both teams xxx
Good Game, U looked like you had Fab Time. Will have to come to your Next one! Well Done to all x x x x x x
Had a great day enjoyed every moment! Fab to see Robbie in action xxxx
good game well worth watching wish engand had won good to see rob there again its not socca aid with out rob its not the same but good line of clebs on both sides lol rob looks sexy as ever
Was gutted that England lost but means that next time England need to go at them from the off
I really enjoyed the whole day, atmosphere was amazing, match was brilliant, robbie totally gorgeous as always! Great celeb/star line up. My only disappointment was i waited outside after the match for almost 2hours but everyone must have been too tired to say a quick hello :( really wanted to see you all up close for pics and autographs lol ;) Thanks to al murray and james kyson-lee who did take the time to come over though! Until the next time...xxx
Congrats to both teams, loadsa money raised, and that;s the main thing. (Though I was delighted ROW won, lol)
Congrats to this great event, Rob, even so your team is not the winner. And I'm proud to be a little part of it by making a donation for UNICEF :-)
Great day loved it! will be back next year!
Would love to read a little more of this.
GREAT GAME!!!!!! WELL PLAYED ROBBIE!!!!!!!!
What a day!!! We went to Stoke from Italy on Saturday...then we reached Manchester on Sunday...we were the ones with the slogan "Italy united 4 unicef and 4 Robbie!". And at 6 a.m I catched a plane from Liverpool, to go back home!!! Isn't it real love???...WHAT A DAY...Soccer Aid filled the Old Trafford...and our hearts!!! Thanks
What a great match.. proper edge of your seat stuff.. i was shouting at my tv so much! Robbie running round in a football kit looking so hot was a bit more than what i could take!!
woohoo that girl was me!!!! i was sooooooooo happy coz my arms were aching holding up my banner. Robbie is a legend!!!!! and I travelled all the way from Aberdeen to see him!!!! Will definitely increase my offer next time!!!
Congratulations Robbie for a fantastic Soccer Aid - you should be really proud of this achievement for UNICEF. I have felt really privileged to be part of the fundraising effort by organising events here where I live and raising awareness of and money for this amazing cause. To get my events on both the Soccer Aid and UNICEF websites, as well as being interviewed for TV, has been a new and really rewarding experience for me and I am so proud to have been able to help these children. Last night was brilliant - an evening I will never forget. Well done again and hope you're not aching too much today! Lol a very tired Amy No1 x (got home at 4.30am from Manchester!)