Few footballer gamers have ever struck a ball fairly like former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and John Arne Riise – Gerrard along with his thunderous proper foot, Riise along with his cannon of a left.
Each are remembered for iconic objectives: Gerrard’s stoppage-time rocket within the 2006 FA Cup closing, and Riise’s unstoppable free-kick towards Manchester United in 2001.
However after years of debate over who actually had the toughest shot, the 2 Reds legends lastly put it to the check – and Riise got here out on high.
The competition occurred the day earlier than the Nexon Icons legends match on the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The 2 units of gamers went head-to-head in a collection of challenges, together with one which noticed Gerrard and Riise blasting balls at a specially-built prop lined with stacked sheets designed to check uncooked energy.
Riise’s strike proved the stronger, smashing via your complete impediment and drawing gasps from the South Korean crowd. Gerrard’s effort, whereas nonetheless highly effective, solely made it partway via.
The second sparked large cheers – and laughter – from the gamers and followers alike. Riise later shared the footage on Instagram with the caption: “Reminiscences made right now. The welcome we’ve from the followers in Korea is insane!” Gerrard replied in good spirits, dropping a easy laughing emoji.
As for the exhibition recreation itself, Riise had the final chortle as soon as once more. His crew of legendary defenders beat Gerrard’s crew of attackers 2-1, because of late objectives from Maicon and Jooho Park.
Riise 2, Gerrard nil.
