Liverpool Legends v Liverpool International Legends – in pictures

The teams face off before the whistle is blown Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

The two teams shake hands Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

The first goal goes to Robbie Fowler Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Fowler celebrates what could technically be his 184th goal for Liverpool Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Kenny Dalglish, manager of the Liverpool Legends for the day, and International Liverpool Greats manager Gerrard Houllier on the sidelines Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Vladimir Smicer of International Legends scores his team's second goal with a shot deflected off Michael Thomas Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

The current Liverpool team watch the match, evidently perched on the edge of their seats, judging by the expressions… Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Luis Garcia has a difficult time getting round John Barnes Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

Robbie Fowler scores again! 2-1 to Liverpool Legends Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

Steve McManaman and Luis Garcia appear to be enjoying themselves Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

John Aldridge dusts himself down with a smile on his face Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

Michael Owen makes a run for it Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

Comedian John Bishop came on for Luis Garcia… Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

… and subsequently brings down Davey Thompson – a yellow card! Photograph: Liverpool FC - Handout/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Ian Rush greets a now kitted up Kenny Dalglish onto the field Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

… and is subsequently pressured into taking a penalty by Jari Litmanen Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images

The teams pose for the cameras at the end of the match Photograph: Liverpool FC - Handout/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

The fans hold their scarves aloft in memory of the departed Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images