article: A surge in support for the SNP has left Labour facing electoral wipe-out north of the border next month. With the nationalists on course to win up to 50 seats in May, Labour finally had something to celebrate today – but only in a charity penalty shoot out. Labour's football-mad Scottish leader Jim Murphy scored the winning goal in the friendly match against the Tories in Edinburgh. Labour's football-mad Scottish leader Jim Murphy scored the winning goal in the friendly match against the Tories in Edinburgh today . Today's match was organised to help Motor Neurone Disease campaigner Gordon Aikman in his fight against the terminal condition. The match was organised to help Motor Neurone Disease campaigner Gordon Aikman in his fight against the terminal condition. MND patient, campaigner and founder of GordonsFightback.com Gordon Aikman refereed the Show Motor Neurone Disease the Red Card' event at Spartan's Community Football Academy. Mr Aikman was diagnosed with the terminal condition less than a year ago and has raised over £250,000 for research into a cure through his campaign 'Gordon's Fightback'. MND patient, campaigner and founder of GordonsFightback.com Gordon Aikman refereed the Show Motor Neurone Disease the Red Card' event at Spartan's Community Football Academy . Before the game, David Cameron insisted – like in the upcoming election – the Tories could pull off an against-the-odds victory. But Labour narrowly won 3-2, with Mr Murphy scoring the winning goal . People can donate to the campaign through GordonsFightback.com or texting 'MNDS85 £5' to 70070. Before the game, David Cameron insisted – like in the upcoming election – the Tories could pull off an against-the-odds victory. He said: 'I'm confident the Conservatives can pull off a win not only on the football pitch today but on polling day too. Whichever team wins today all of us agree that we need to show MND the red card. 'Gordon Aikman is an inspiration. The impact of his incredible campaign will have a positive impact for generations to come.' But Labour leader Ed Miliband said the shoot-out was 'not the first time that the Conservatives have been put on the spot'. He added: 'Just like all the other times, I'm confident Labour will win.' Despite the light-hearted digs, the shoot out's organiser Mr Aikman welcomed the brief lull in hostilities between the two parties. Mr Murphy lunges in to tackle his Tory opponent in today's charity game to raise money in the fight against Motor Neurone Disease . Tory MSP Gavin Brown (left) motor neurone sufferer Gordon Aikman (centre) and the Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy (right) ahead of today's game . He said: 'To see politicians put aside their differences to help people with MND means a lot. 'Whatever the score and whoever ends up in Number 10 we need to guarantee that creating a world free from MND is a top priority. 'It'll be too late for me, but we can and we must find a cure for future generations. Please donate what you can at GordonsFightback.com or by texting MNDS85 £5 to 70070.' Chief Executive of Motor Neurone Disease Scotland, Craig Stockton, added: 'This event demonstrates that no matter who you want to see as Prime Minister after 7th May, the fight to find a cure for MND cuts across the political divide.
highlights: Jim Murphy scored winning penalty in charity shootout in Edinburgh .
  Game put on for terminal Motor Neurone Disease sufferer Gordon Aikman .
  Mr Aikman was diagnosed with the terminal condition less than a year ago .
  He has raised over £250,000 for research into a cure through his campaign .
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