Liverpool legends take on shot power challenge - and find out who strikes hardest
Liverpool legends take on shot power challenge – and find out who strikes hardest
- Liverpool icons Steven Gerrard and John Arne Riise test who had the harder shot
- Riise’s strike smashes through obstacle to edge Gerrard
- Norwegian’s team of defenders also beat Gerrard’s side 2-1 in the Nexon Icons match
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Few footballer players have ever struck a ball quite like former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and John Arne Riise – Gerrard with his thunderous right foot, Riise with his cannon of a left.
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Few footballer players have ever struck a ball quite like former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and John Arne Riise – Gerrard with his thunderous right foot, Riise with his cannon of a left.
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Both are remembered for iconic goals: Gerrard’s stoppage-time rocket in the 2006 FA Cup final, and Riise’s unstoppable free-kick against Manchester United in 2001.
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Both are remembered for iconic goals: Gerrard’s stoppage-time rocket in the 2006 FA Cup final, and Riise’s unstoppable free-kick against Manchester United in 2001.
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But after years of debate over who really had the hardest shot, the two Reds legends finally put it to the test – and Riise came out on top.
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But after years of debate over who really had the hardest shot, the two Reds legends finally put it to the test – and Riise came out on top.
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The contest took place the day before the Nexon Icons legends match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The two sets of players went head-to-head in a series of challenges, including one that saw Gerrard and Riise blasting balls at a specially-built prop lined with stacked sheets designed to test raw power.
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The contest took place the day before the Nexon Icons legends match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The two sets of players went head-to-head in a series of challenges, including one that saw Gerrard and Riise blasting balls at a specially-built prop lined with stacked sheets designed to test raw power.
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Riise’s strike proved the stronger, smashing through the entire obstacle and drawing gasps from the South Korean crowd. Gerrard’s effort, while still powerful, only made it partway through.
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Riise’s strike proved the stronger, smashing through the entire obstacle and drawing gasps from the South Korean crowd. Gerrard’s effort, while still powerful, only made it partway through.
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The moment sparked huge cheers – and laughter – from the players and fans alike. Riise later shared the footage on Instagram with the caption: “Memories made today. The welcome we have from the fans in Korea is insane!” Gerrard replied in good spirits, dropping a simple laughing emoji.
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The moment sparked huge cheers – and laughter – from the players and fans alike. Riise later shared the footage on Instagram with the caption: “Memories made today. The welcome we have from the fans in Korea is insane!” Gerrard replied in good spirits, dropping a simple laughing emoji.
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As for the exhibition game itself, Riise had the last laugh once again. His team of legendary defenders beat Gerrard’s team of attackers 2-1, thanks to late goals from Maicon and Jooho Park.
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As for the exhibition game itself, Riise had the last laugh once again. His team of legendary defenders beat Gerrard’s team of attackers 2-1, thanks to late goals from Maicon and Jooho Park.
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Riise 2, Gerrard nil.
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Riise 2, Gerrard nil.
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