Gerrard scores at Anfield, Wrexham’s 11-goal thriller, Will Smith scores
The weekend saw international football take center stage as many CONCACAF countries continued their quest for a World Cup spot while a host of international friendlies took place.
However, while attention is properly focused on things like Canada‘s men’s team to the World Cup for the first time since 1986, Christian Pulisic scored his first international hat trick give USA and Christian Eriksen scored as soon as he magically returned play for Denmarkit’s likely you’ve overlooked some equally entertaining act that takes place outside of the international arena.
Fear not, as here is a recap of the various domestic happenings you might have missed.
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Steven Gerrard returns to his years at Anfield
Stevie with the opening goal in the match against Barcelona ️ pic.twitter.com/nupXtXPJQa
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 26, 2022
Liverpool fans got to see club legend Steven Gerrard return to Anfield and wear the famous red shirt once again as part of the Legends XI charity exhibition game against Barcelona on Saturday. Gerrard reunited with former teammates Jamie Carragher and Dirk Kuyt in the framework of the Red Devils team pitted against Barca by the likes of Rivaldo, Edgar Davids, Gaizka Mendieta and Javier Saviola. The 41-year-old player, currently the Premier League coach of Aston Villaopened the score through a penalty in the 14th minute that he won on his own. That reproachful look at the referee after being knocked down in the penalty area proves that Gerrard has not lost his playing instinct.
Barca came back to win 2-1 thanks to goals from Giovanni and Rivaldo, but we’re sure that doesn’t matter to the thousands of Liverpool fans who have seen the Last year’s hero competed once more.
Man United Women taste the Old Trafford atmosphere for the first time
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 🍋🎵
📲 #UnitedOnTikTok#MUWomen | #ChangeTheGame pic.twitter.com/xrOPBasrzE
– Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) March 28, 2022
Manchester United Women drew large crowds as they played their first ever Women’s Super League match at Old Trafford on Sunday. A festive atmosphere enveloped the stadium because 20,241 fans attended Sunday’s clash with Women’s Evertonwith two goals from Alessia Russo helping to seal a 3-1 victory for the home team.
Play in front of over 20,000 fans at the Theater of Dreams? 🤩 Thank you for your incredible support, Reds ❤️ https://t.co/yUDw55XlVx
– Ella Toone (@ ellatoone99) March 27, 2022
The game established a high WSL season to attend. United’s previous home game – held on their regular pitch at Leigh Sports Village – drew a crowd of just over 1,300, but It feels like there are a lot of autographers for United’s Ella Toone to meet and say hello after the game.
Wrexham gives Reynolds and McElhenney a great Hollywood end
Football.#WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/xX8QWeiOWL
– Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) March 28, 2022
Famous Wrexham star co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney suffered a mental breakdown after watching their club win a truly extraordinary game on Saturday. Climbing high in the league as they entered the match, the Wales team unexpectedly fell 5-2 in the first hour of the match against bottom team Dover Athletic, who were relegated and recently avoided a whole year without winning. However, this gave rise to something deep within the Dragons who won 6-5 after holding an amazing comeback That culminated with two goals in a chaotic nine minutes of injury time. Jordan Davies was a savior for Wrexham, first leveling 5-5 in the 91st minute before tapping in the goal in the 97th minute to send The Racecourse Ground wild.
After taking a minute or two to catch their breath, Reynolds and McElhenney almost got it Compilation of a unique intense experience of a horror movie 11 tables.
I just lost 9 years of my life. And I’m fine with that. Sorry my family. Also, bury me in Wales. https://t.co/albYioaD1b
– Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 26, 2022
I like this game. I hate this game. I like this game. UP TO Town. https://t.co/pPDpgOrkZs
– Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) March 26, 2022
Pure Hollywood.
Marcelo’s son believes Ronaldo ‘Siiiuuuu!’ celebration
🇧🇷✨ Lleva la calidad has no genes
💥 Marca Enzo Alves Vieira, hijo de @ MarceloM12i’m sorry celebra @Cristiano
# ️⃣ #LaLigaPromisesEnGol pic.twitter.com/tZaOAZ5d6K
– GOL ️ (@Gol) March 25, 2022
Prove that the apple does not fall far from the soccer tree, Real Madrid Young footballer Enzo Alves Vieira follows in his father’s footsteps Marcelostep foot by scoring for Los Blancos weekend. The son of the veteran left-back competed in the prestigious LaLiga Promises youth tournament, scoring twice in a 6-0 win over Liverpool.
However, instead of paying tribute to his ex with a goal celebration, Instead, Enzo chose to emulate another Real icon with a brand routine immediately familiar to most fans. While his goal celebration was lifted directly from Cristiano RonaldoWe’d like to think that Enzo’s ability to break through from the left and his messy tackles both serve as fitting tributes to his father.
There is only one Will Smith
81′ | GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!
Another Thomson corner ended with a Town goal, this time @ Smith99Will get the ultimate touch!
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– Harrogate Town AFC (@HarrogateTown) March 26, 2022
It was also an eventful weekend for Will Smith, who hit the headlines after he became the focus of attention to knock out his opponent with a powerful swing.
That’s right: after waiting patiently for his moment, the defender seized his chance by unleashing a powerful strike, Bring home the third goal for Harrogate Town in an impressive 3-0 away win over Scunthorpe. Command results saw Harrogate win for the first time in eight games and then move up to 15th in League Two, 16 points clear of the relegation zone.
In fact, this goal was of such earth-shattering importance that the 23-year-old’s name went viral on social media shortly after. At least, we suppose that’s why “Will Smith” is trending all over the world.