Overview

• Wayne Rooney, making a playing return after leaving Plymouth Argyle in 2024, blasted a long-range opener for FC Spear in the 72nd minute.
• Maicon headed an equaliser about 10 minutes later and Park Joo-ho struck late from a John Arne Riise back-heel to complete Shield United’s comeback.
• Rafa Benitez managed the defensive side against Arsene Wenger’s attackers as the defenders claimed a second straight Icons series victory.
• Pierluigi Collina refereed a high-production showcase that featured stars such as Steven Gerrard and Gareth Bale, with Clarence Seedorf appearing for the attacking team.
• A broadcast graphic misspelled Shield United as “Shiled Utd” in the first half before the mistake was corrected prior to the second half.