Newcastle's 90s legends were out in force for goalkeeper Steve Harper's testimonial, but Sunderland manager Paolo di Canio had the last laugh as AC Milan Glorie emerged victorious.
More than 50,000 at St James's Park saw Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, Faustino Asprilla and David Ginola, amongst others, return to grace the Toon turf.
And the Geordies took great delight in seeing former midfielder Joey Barton put the Black Cats boss - who was booed throughout - on his backside in the second half.
Joey Barton was his typical tedious self
The match finished goalless though, which allowed Di Canio - and Alessandro Costacurta - to net in a shootout as the visitors won 2-1 after only Alan Thompson could convert for the Magpies.
Harper's 20-year spell at Newcastle ended in the summer when the 38-year-old goalkeeper departed for Hull.
The home side also boasted Peter Beardsley and Andrew Cole among their considerable number.
Ferdinand and Shearer stride out at St James's one last time
Milan, meanwhile, brought Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Mark van Bommel and Gianluigi Lentini to the north-east.
Harper is donating proceeds from the match to several north-east charities, including the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
Steve Harper testimonial
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(01 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Steve Harper of Newcastle United ahead of his testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(02 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Steve Harper of Newcastle United gestures to the fan's during his testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(03 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Darren Peacock (L) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Paolo Di Canio (R) of AC Milan during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(04 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: David Ginola (L) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Gluseppeppe Pancaro (R) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(05 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Darren Peacock (R) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Paolo Di Canio (L) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(06 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio of AC Milan Glorie is seen during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(07 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Darren Peacock (L) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Paolo Di Canio (R) of AC Milan during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(08 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: David Ginola (L) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Gluseppeppe Pancaro (R) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(09 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Nicky Butt (R) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Christian Lantignotti (L) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(10 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Franco Baresi of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption*** Franco Baresi (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(11 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Maurizio Gant of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(12 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: David Ginola (L) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Gluseppeppe Pancaro (R) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(13 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Franco Baresi of AC Milan Glorie control's the ball ahead of the Steve Harper testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(14 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio of AC Milan Glorie shouts ahead of the Steve Harper testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(15 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio (R) of AC Milan Glorie is seen chatting to Franco Baresi ahead of the Steve Harper testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(16 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio of AC Milan Glorie is seen chatting to Franco Baresi (L) ahead of the Steve Harper testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(17 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio (R) of AC Milan Glorie is seen chatting to Franco Baresi ahead of the Steve Harper testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(18 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio (R) of AC Milan Glorie is seen chatting to Franco Baresi ahead of the Steve Harper testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(19 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio (R) of AC Milan Glorie is seen chatting to a teammate ahead of the Steve Harper testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(20 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Franco Baresi of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(21 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Maldini of AC Milan Glorie is seen holding the winners trophy at the end of Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(22 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Maurizio Gant of AC Milan Glorie has a shot towards goal past Shay Given (R) of Newcastle United during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(23 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Alessandro Costacurta (R) of AC Milan Glorie vies for the ball with Nicky Butt (L) of Newcastle United during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(24 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Christian Langignotti of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(25 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Roberto Mussi of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(26 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Pietro Vierchowod (R) of AC Milan Glorie vies for the ball with Andy Cole (L) of Newcastle United during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(27 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(28 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Ibraim Ba of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(29 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Steve Harper of Newcastle United gestures to the fan's during his testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(30 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Massimo Oddo of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(31 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio (L) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(32 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Franco Baresi of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(33 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Darren Peacock (L) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Christian Lantignotti (R) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(34 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Mark Van Bommel of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(35 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Robert Lee (R) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Mark Van Bommel (L) of AC Milan during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(36 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Lee Bowyer (L) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Paolo Di Canio (R) of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(37 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Robert Lee (R) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Mark Van Bommel (L) of AC Milan during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(38 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Nicky Butt (R) of Newcastle United vies for the ball with Franco Baresi (L) of AC Milan during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(39 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(40 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Franco Baresi of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(41 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan(42 of60)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Paolo Di Canio of AC Milan Glorie during Steve Harper's testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(43 of60)
AC Milan's Paolo Di Canio shakes hands with Newcastle United's Steve Harper during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(44 of60)
AC Milan's Paolo Di Canio runs on to the pitch for the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(45 of60)
Newcastle's Alan Thompson in action with AC Milan's Paolo Di Canio during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(46 of60)
Newcastle United's Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand walk out for the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(47 of60)
Newcastle United's Joey Barton during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(48 of60)
The packed stadium during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(49 of60)
AC Milan's Paolo Di Canio shows referee Mark Clattenberg his own red card during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
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Newcastle United's Joey Barton during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
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Newcastle United's Darren Peacock in action with AC Milan's Mark van Bommel during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(52 of60)
Newcastle United's Steve Harper during his Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(53 of60)
Newcastle's Steve Watson in action with AC Milan's Ibrahim Ba during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(54 of60)
Newcastle United's Alan Shearer during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)
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Newcastle United's Tino Asprilla (credit:PA)
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Newcastle United's Steve Harper (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United XI v AC Milan Glorie - St James' Park(57 of60)
Newcastle United's Steve Harper (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United XI v AC Milan Glorie - St James' Park(58 of60)
Newcastle United's Steve Harper (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United XI v AC Milan Glorie - St James' Park(59 of60)
Newcastle United's Steve Harper (credit:PA)
Soccer - Steve Harper Testimonial - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park(60 of60)
AC Milan's Paolo Di Canio shows referee Mark Clattenberg his own red card during the Steve Harper Testimonial at St James' Park, Newcastle. (credit:PA)