Man Utd 6

Scholes (9), Rooney (28 pen), Anderson (50), Welbeck (59), Diouf (69,74)

New York Cosmos 0

The night was always going to belong to Paul Scholes, despite the galaxy of stars on show at Old Trafford. Pele and Eric Cantona may have been part of the Cosmos ranks but nothing could overshadow the quiet genius of United's literally shy and retiring midfielder.

Paul Scholes of Manchester United waves to the fans with his children, Arron, Alicia and Aiden prior to his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Paul Scholes (L-R) Manchester United Chief Executive David Gill, New York Cosmos Manager Eric Cantona, Paul Scholes, Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Pele pose together prior to Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Paul Scholes Paul Scholes of Manchester United walks out with his children, Arron, Alicia and Aiden prior to his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

don of all dons

New York Cosmos Manager Eric Cantona looks on prior to Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Detail of a fan's shirt during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Paul Scholes Paul Scholes of Manchester United celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mate Ryan Giggs (L) during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

giggsy and scholesy celebrate for his final goal in a MANCHESTER UTD SHIRT

Paul Scholes Paul Scholes of Manchester United scores the opening goal during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

CHECK IT OUT

Paul Scholes Paul Scholes of Manchester United looks on during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney of Manchester United competes with Michel Salgado of New York Cosmos during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

ROONEY STRIKES AGAIN
Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores his team's second goal from a penalty during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney of Manchester United scores his team's second goal from a penalty during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

even fabio cannavaro came out to pay tribute
Fabio Cannavaro Fabio Cannavaro of New York Cosmos competes with Nani of Manchester United during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Fabio Cannavaro Fabio Cannavaro of New York Cosmos competes with Nani of Manchester United during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

SCHOLES CLOSIN' DOWN HIS MAN
Paul Scholes Paul Scholes of Manchester United competes with Marvin Iraheta of New York Cosmos during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Paul Scholes Paul Scholes of Manchester United competes with Marvin Iraheta of New York Cosmos during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney of Manchester United competes with Dane Murphy of New York Cosmos during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

'KIKO' MACHEDA
Fabio Cannavaro Federico Macheda of Manchester United is challenged by Fabio Cannavaro of New York Cosmos during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Fabio Cannavaro Federico Macheda of Manchester United is challenged by Fabio Cannavaro of New York Cosmos during Paul Scholes' Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

SCHOLES COMES OFF THE PITCH TO A ROARING STANDING OVATION
Paul Scholes Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson shakes hands with Paul Scholes as he is substituted during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Paul Scholes Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson shakes hands with Paul Scholes as he is substituted during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.

sir alex hails his long lasting warrior. RESPECT!!!!!!!
Paul Scholes Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson shakes hands with Paul Scholes as he is substituted during his Testimonial Match between Manchester United and New York Cosmos at Old Trafford on August 5, 2011 in Manchester, England.