"Few footballer players have ever struck a ball quite like former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and John Arne Riise Gerrard with his thunderous right foot, Riise with his cannon of a left. Both are remembered for iconic goals: Gerrard's stoppage-time rocket in the 2006 FA Cup final, and Riise's unstoppable free-kick against Manchester United in 2001. But after years of debate over who really had the hardest shot, the two Reds legends finally put it to the test and Riise came out on top."
"The contest took place the day before the Nexon Icons legends match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The two sets of players went head-to-head in a series of challenges, including one that saw Gerrard and Riise blasting balls at a specially-built prop lined with stacked sheets designed to test raw power. Riise's strike proved the stronger, smashing through the entire obstacle and drawing gasps from the South Korean crowd. Gerrard's effort, while still powerful, only made it partway through."
John Arne Riise's shot outmatched Steven Gerrard's in a head-to-head power contest held in Seoul. The challenge took place before the Nexon Icons legends match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and featured a prop lined with stacked sheets to test raw power. Riise's strike smashed through the entire obstacle and drew gasps from the crowd, while Gerrard's effort only penetrated partway. Fans and players reacted with cheers and laughter. Riise shared footage on Instagram, celebrating the reception in Korea, and Gerrard responded with a laughing emoji. In the exhibition match, Riise's defenders defeated Gerrard's attackers 2-1.
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