Liverpool vs Celtic LIVE – Scores, goals from Steven Gerrard and Mark Gonzalez and legends commentary stream

Liverpool vs Celtic LIVE – Scores, goals from Steven Gerrard and Mark Gonzalez and legends commentary stream

Liverpool Legends vs Celitc Legends kick off time, team news, results, goals, commentary stream and live updates from Anfield

Liverpool legends side are back in action against their Celtic counterparts in a 3pm kick-off at Anfield today.

It promises to be an exciting afternoon of entertainment during the international break, with top line-ups around town representing both teams.

The Kop Dalglish icon will headline a star-studded gathering of former Liverpool players at Anfield tomorrow afternoon during the annual LFC Foundation charity match. The Reds have hosted Manchester United and Barcelona in recent years.

All proceeds from the game will support a range of programs run by the LFC Foundation and partner organizations including schools, inclusive sport, community action, health and wellness and food poverty. Steven Gerrard is the big name in the Reds squad, which also includes Sami Hyypia, Gary McAllister, Steve McManaman, Robbie Keane and Dirk Kuyt. While Stiliyan Petrov will captain the Celts, his team’s squad includes Mikael Lustig, Joe Ledley, Emilio Izaguirre and Hesselink’s Jan Vennegoor.

Join Theo Squires and Tom Cavilla this afternoon as they bring you construction, team news and up-to-the-minute coverage from Anfield.

Steven Gerrard is the big name in the Reds squad, which also includes Sami Hyypia, Gary McAllister, Steve McManaman, Robbie Keane and Dirk Kuyt. While Stiliyan Petrov will captain the Celts, his team’s squad includes Mikael Lustig, Joe Ledley, Emilio Izaguirre and Hesselink’s Jan Vennegoor. Join Theo Squires and Tom Cavilla this afternoon as they bring you Anfield line-up, squad news and up-to-the-minute coverage.

Possibility of three

Gerrard plays a big ball into the box, which Robbie Keane needs to control and work into a shot. Instead he misjudges the rebound and Celtic cancel their lines.

González is gone

Mark Gonzalez, scorer of Liverpool’s second goal, was eliminated as McAllister exited the penalty area

The clock is ticking

Liverpool look poised for victory here. They are still two goals up and there are still 12 minutes left in the game. Get up

Robbie Keane is lined up. Sissoko leaves the playing field.

Celtic frustration

The home side believed they had scored when Ragnar Klavan accidentally passed the ball into the Liverpool net, but the goal was disallowed, much to the frustration of Celtic fans and coaching staff.

Keane got ready

Having represented Celtic in the first half, Robbie Keane is now preparing to come on for Liverpool.

Pitch intruder

A spectator enters the field and is quickly knocked to the ground by two stewards. The person is now being escorted out of Anfield.

Gerhard applauds

The Kop gets up as Gerrard approaches to take a corner.

Klavan is coming

Djbril Cissé sends a ball to the back post for Klavan to attack, although the centre-back can’t quite muster the precision needed to test Shay Given in g

another switch

O’Dea makes way for Izaguirre as Celtic shake things up again.

Seven Celtic Variations

Celtic introduce seven new players trying to find their way back to the game. Shay Given, formerly of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Manchester City, is among the newcomers. OFF-SIDE

O’Dea gets a close range header…only for the flag to fly for offside. He then proceeds to kick the ball in frustration.

Gonzalez Gate

What a cliche of Gonzalez! Leave a defender in the box with a deft spin on their butt before finding the bottom corner in front of the Kop. Has now scored more for the Legends than during his actual Liverpool career. Four Reds substitutions

Liverpool also made four half-time substitutions. Westerveld, Adam, Kuyt and Vignal are gone. There are Dudek, Riera, Cisse and Garcia.

Robbie Keane has been replaced by Simon Donnelly at Celtic.

OBJECTIVE! Liverpool Legends – Celtic Legends (Gonzalez) 2-0

Mark Gonzalez scored for Liverpool soon after the restart, kicking off the half-slumbering Celtic defence. HT: Liverpool Legends 1-0 Celtic Legends

As was often the case during his Liverpool career, Steven Gerrard was the deciding factor here at Anfield. The former Reds captain pushed his penalty into the bottom right corner, sending goalkeeper Artur Boruc the wrong way. Aside from this milestone, Ragnar Klavan has been another standout performer for the Reds.

OBJECTIVE! Liverpool Legends – Celtic Legends (Gerrard) 1-0

Gerrard sends Boruc the wrong way and taunts away fans after scoring! Liverpool fans loved him, away fans not so much…

LIVERPOOL PUNISHMENT

Skrtel runs into the area and is brought down by O’Dea. Gerrard will take the penalty.

Gerhard gesture

Gerrard receives another frosty reception from Celtic fans and shuts his ears to visiting fans before prompting another backlash by telling them to turn up their volume.

González Strike

Substitute Mark Gonzalez forces a corner when Boruc returns his drive over the bar from long range.

Celtic chip

Emilio Izaguirre rushes into the box before tossing the ball onto the roof of the net. The visiting team begins to grow in the game. Aurelius Council

Gerrard called Aurelio forward before Kuyt’s cross was cleared for a corner.

Near!

Celtic just created the best chance of the match so far. Wallace’s cross from the right wing found Robbie Keane, whose header missed the post.

i still have it

You know what, you can tell Ragnar Klavan is the newest pro at this. He took it upon himself to roam the pitch from his natural position of centre-back. Bad luck for not preparing a lead for Dirk Kuyt when the Dutchman was too heavy in the penalty area after his knockdown.

McManaman leaves

Liverpool were forced into their third forced change through injury and we were down to 25 minutes … Steve McManaman awkwardly enters the tunnel and Mark Gonzalez comes on for him.

A third submarine is in preparation

It looks like Mark Gonzalez is coming soon for Liverpool…

ball in the net

Celtic have the ball in the Liverpool net but the offside flag is up. The Hoops were now twice offside in the space of two minutes.

danger averted

Celtic clear their lines and place the chance for the Reds. So far, few opportunities have been created on either side, which are getting a bit old!

Liverpool corner

Charlie Adams’ ball in the box is cleared and Liverpool take their first corner. Steven Gerrard will take.

The curse of injuries continues

Then Diao and Kvarme, both injured in the first 15 minutes. Maybe Anfield is the curse!

Double change

Liverpool were forced to make two early substitutes through injury. Salif Diao and Bjorn Tore Kvarme could not continue and were replaced by Momo Sissoko and Fabio Aurelio respectively.

Adam Incident

Another moment for Celtic fans enjoying themselves as Gerrard tries to fix Adam, who flips over and lets the visitors retake possession. diao discomfort

Salif Diao limps a bit and has to stretch. Then Kvarme immediately returns with a search ball.

wayward shooting

Ross Wallace tries his luck for Celtic with a shot from outside the box but his shot misses and fails to test Westerveld.

Celtic cheer

A pass from Charlie Adam, looking for Steven Gerrard, goes wide for a goal kick – much to the delight of Celtic supporters. No love lost for ex-Rangers player Adam and former Gers boss Gerrad. Oakfield Road was cordoned off as at least two were injured

At least two people are believed to have been injured on a busy street in Liverpool this afternoon.

A section of Oakfield Road in Anfield has been closed following an alleged lorry accident.

It takes place before the Liverpool v Celtic Legends game which starts at 3pm at nearby Anfield stadium.

Numerous police cars and the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are on site.

Our photographer and reporter are on hand and we’ll bring you more updates as soon as we get them. YNWA

I look forward to today’s rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone. It is of course also the anthem of Celtic. Could create a special atmosphere before kick-off.

Reply to team messages

Cheers and boos for Steven Gerrard as expected! Charlie Adam and Gregory Vignal received an equally mixed reception away from home thanks to this vocal support.

Enter Jamie Webster

Local musician Jamie Webster entertains the people of Anfield as we approach kick-off. “Allez, Allez, Allez” proved to be the most popular song to date.

Return

Liverpool legends Sir Kenny Dalglish and John Aldridge returned to the bench for today’s game, making up the Reds coaching team.