Liverpool's annual charity legends fixture against Borussia Dortmund finished level at 2-2 this afternoon at Anfield in what proved to be a contest of contrasting halves.
Jurgen Klopp made an emotional return to the home dugout, taking charge of the Reds alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish in a managerial partnership that united two title-winning bosses.
The German, now serving as an honorary ambassador for the LFC Foundation, was seen performing his trademark fist pumps to supporters following the final whistle.
Ian Rush and John Aldridge also joined the coaching staff on the touchline for the occasion, which raised funds for the club's charitable foundation.
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Thiago delivered a masterclass in midfield, controlling proceedings from start to finish to claim the man of the match award.
The Spanish playmaker broke the deadlock in the sixth minute with a delightful finish.
He exchanged passes with Ryan Babel before lifting the ball over the sliding goalkeeper into the far corner.
His influence extended throughout the opening period.
Liverpool's annual charity legends fixture against Borussia Dortmund finished level at 2-2 this afternoon at Anfield
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The midfielder repeatedly threaded passes to teammates and won possession back with well-timed challenges.
Jay Spearing then doubled the advantage in the 39th minute with a thunderous half-volley from outside the penalty area.
He met Fabio Aurelio's cross and hammered it into the top corner in spectacular fashion.
Dortmund mounted a spirited fightback after the interval.
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They reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute when Zidan latched onto a lofted through ball and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper with Liverpool's defence caught out of position.
The German side continued to press and found their equaliser with nine minutes remaining when Jan Koller rose to meet a cross and powered a header into the net.
The towering striker nearly snatched victory in stoppage time but fired narrowly wide with one of the final efforts of the match, visibly frustrated at missing a chance he would have converted in his prime.
Steven Gerrard featured throughout much of the match but was unable to find the scoresheet despite several opportunities, including efforts from the edge of the box and a chance ruled out for offside.
Before kick-off, a minute's silence was observed in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre
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The Liverpool icon, who made 710 appearances for the club between 1998 and 2015, was withdrawn in the 82nd minute for fellow Istanbul hero Vladimir Smicer.
Before kick-off, a minute's silence was observed in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre.
The fixture formed part of the annual Anfield charity match supporting the LFC Foundation.
Proceeds go towards the organisation's community work across Merseyside.