Hany Ramzy was selected among the 'All-stars' team for the testimonial of the U.A.E. Star Adnan Al Talyani, who gave his farewell to football. The All Stars played against a full-strength Juventus side, but lost 4-2, in a great game of football in the Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

The goals came all in the second half: a double by Trezeguet and goals by Zambrotta and Palladino. For the All Stars, there were goals by Batistuta and the African legend George Weah. Adnan Al Talyani was also involved but only late on in the game, and Hany Ramzy was in the starting eleven.

The first chance was for the All Stars but Buffon was ready to save a shot by Herzog. Bianconeri were then dangerous thanks to Del Piero but his shots were ,mostly off target. Juventus played more like a team while the opponents tried to go alone.

After 26 minutes, danger for Buffon, a cross was played in but Taribo West rattled the bar. Before half time Nedved got more involved and created havoc in the All Stars defence, Del Piero couldn't finish again.

Just before the end of the first half Trezeguet was dangerous twice but the situation after 45 minutes remained scoreless. The goals came, on the other hand, in the second half, after a great show made by Ronaldo's wife, Milene, who showed all her football skill and ability during the half time show break!

In the second half Lippi left in the locker Buffon, Birindelli, Pessotto, Conte and Del Piero and put on the pitch Chimenti, Zenoni, Moretti, Tudor (at his comeback) and Di Vaio. After five minutes of the half Juventus scored: great assist by Nedved for Trezeguet, who blasted in the goal
without any problem.

Weah tried straight away to draw but Chimenti was ready to save. Soon afterwards the second goal came for Juve. À cross by Zambrotta and Trezeguet headed perfectly in the goal.

With 25 minutes left the All Stars scored. After good action by Bulent, Ramzy made a wonderful header assist to Batistuta who score. 2-1 to Juventus.

The third came for Juventus. À perfect pass by Di Vaio for Zambrotta and the midfielder scored with a wonderful touch. At 31' it finally came the awaited moment for the public: Galante went out and Al Talyani came on for his last match.

Di Vaio got a penalty but it was stopped by the Emirates keeper! Then just before the end the last goal of the match, scored by Raffaele Palladino on the rebound, this was after Nedved hit the bar.

The match ended then on the final score of 4-2 but the most important thing was the celebration for Al Talyani and that all the football fans in the United Arabian Emirates could enjoy a good show. Hany Ramzy also proved that he has still got what it takes to play in the very best of matches.

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