Soccer Aid 2023 – England 2 World XI 4 LIVE RESULT: Kem’s record-breaking goal fires visitors to fifth straight win
WORLD XI ran riot at Old Trafford to beat England at Soccer Aid for the FIFTH consecutive time.
England found themselves a goal down courtesy of 100m record holder Usain Bolt.
But Asa Butterfield has put the hosts level before Manchester United legend Scholes completed the turnaround.
However, Tottenham icon Robbie Keane's two sublime finishes fired World XI back in front, and Kem Cetinay got his record-breaking goal to seal the deal.
- RESULT: England 2-4 World XI
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- England XI: David James; Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Bugzy Malone; Joel Corey, Jill Scott, Jack Wilshere, Tom Hiddlestone; Liam Payne, Jermain Defoe, Tom Grennan
- World XI: Ben Foster; Heather O’Reilly, Sam Clafin, Roberto Carlos; Mo Gilligan; Noah Beck, Patrice Evra; Masie Adam, Usain Bolt, Francesco Totti, Hernan Crespo
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Record Breaker
Kem Cetinay scored his record-breaking fifth Soccer Aid goal last night.
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Manchester United icon Paul Scholes scored an excellent goal on his return to Old Trafford on Sunday.
His finish put England 2-1 up against World XI.
World XI Celebrate Victory
World XI were quick to celebrate after claiming a fifth successive Soccer Aid victory on Sunday.
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'I can't stop laughing'
Actor Asa Butterfield has hilariously reacted to his Soccer Aid goal.
He tweeted: "How did this happen… I can’t stop laughing at it!"
Feeling Blue
Paul Scholes fumed "someone has to be taking the p***" after seeing the Old Trafford stands ahead of Soccer Aid last night.
The Manchester United legend was back at his old stomping ground to play for England in the annual charity match.
Old Trafford was decked out in blue and white flags ahead of the game, just 24 hours after Manchester City's Treble triumph.
Scholes, who was part of United's Treble-winning team in 1999, thought somebody had to be on the wind-up.
Filming the stands for a short Instagram clip, he wrote: "Someone has to be taking the p***".
As it happened, the colour scheme was merely a coincidence.
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Love Island star Kem Cetinay became Soccer Aid's all-time top goalscorer last night when he scored his fifth goal in three games following an excellent run.
World XI are Soccer Aid champs
Mauricio Pochettino's World XI are crowned the Soccer Aid champions.
Robbie Keane's two goals turned the tide of the game once England had come back from a goal down to lead.
They make it four wins on the bounce against the England side.
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While the donation lines stay open until Tuesday evening, the current figure stands at a whopping £14,619,005.
That is a huge amount of money donated and shows just how much this annual event helps the UNICEF cause.
The winning team are being awarded their medals and trophy.
FT: England 2-4 World XI
After England completely turned the game around with two goals at the start of the second half, it looked like Harry Redknapp and Stormzy's side were going to do the business.
However, the introduction of Robbie Keane for the World XI seemed to make the difference this evening.
Nani had a big influence, looking competent on the ball and threading passes through to the attackers.
Kem Cetinay managed to notch a goal to make himself the top scorer in Soccer Aid history.
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FT: England 2-4 World XI
The referee blows his whistle.
For another year, the World XI win once again.
Mauricio Pochettino and he coaching staff celebrate on the touchline.
England 2-4 World XI
88. The ball is clipped forward and it seems like it should be the keeper's ball but Keane gets there before McGuiness.
He clatters the former Spurs striker who stays down injured.
It looks like a sore one but he is able to get up and continue.
England 2-4 World XI
86. There are some tired legs out there now.
It is almost time to start thinking about who will be the man of the match now.
We are into the closing stages of the game now.
England 2-4 World XI
84. Evra gets into the box for the World XI but as he looks to cut it back to one of two players in the box, Wilshere cuts it out.
England turn defence into attack to see if they can find a way back into this game.
Chunkz gives the ball away and the World XI come forward once again.
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82. Cetinay decides not to use any of the options available to him and takes it on his own.
With only McGuiness to beat, he smashes the ball home.
That may well have won this game.
Goal - Kem Cetinay (World XI)
England 2-3 World XI
80. Nani loses the ball and allows England a counter attack.
As they are on the edge of the World XI box, Mo Farah loses possession.
The World XI counter and have numbers left and right.
England 2-3 World XI
78. The referee awards a free kick for the foul by Aluko.
It is a chance for another attack for the World XI.
The ball is threaded into the box but Cahill slides in to clear at the expense of a corner kick.
England 2-3 World XI
76. Nani tries a shot from just outside the box and it bends just wide of the post.
Paddy McGuiness was a spectator to that effort.
The World XI fancy they can score more goals here now.
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74. England are struggling to create some chances in the final third.
Their build up play is good but they are lacking that final ball.
Some leggy people out there now.
England 2-3 World XI
72. As the corner came in it has half headed clear.
A shot came in which was blocked by McGuiness, the ball coming back out to Robbie Keane.
He dinks the ball over the keeper and into the net.
Goal - Robbie Keane (World XI)
England 2-2 World XI
70. Michael Dawson has had to come off with a hamstring injury.
They bring on Jermain Defoe to replace him.
Meanwhile, the World XI have yet another corner.
England 2-2 World XI
68. Wilshere finds Carney as they look to slot Grennan in.
Edwards comes off his line and makes a good stop for the World XI.
Meanwhile, Evra comes forward and finds Keane who tries to chip McGuiness who just about manages to keep it out of the goal.
England 2-2 World XI
66. The ball is cut back to the edge of the box.
Robbie Keane takes one touch to set himself on bends it in off the post.
Great finish.
Credit: Reuters Goal - Robbie Keane (World XI)