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Robin van Persie scores Arsenals 2nd goal past Shay Given (Newcastle)
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Robin van Persie scores Arsenals 2nd goal past Shay Given (Newcastle)
Arsenal 2:0 Newcastle United. FA Premier League. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 14/8/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this electrifying moment captured at Arsenal Football Club's iconic Highbury Stadium on August 14,2005, Dutch international striker Robin van Persie scores Arsenal's second goal against Newcastle United in the FA Premier League. With a population of 9,000 spectators looking on in awe, the tension in the air was palpable as the Gunners sought to extend their lead over their fierce rivals. Van Persie, then in his second season with the North London club, had already opened the scoring with a cool finish just before halftime. But this goal, his second of the game, was arguably even more spectacular. Receiving the ball from midfielder Robert Pires, Van Persie deftly maneuvered around Newcastle's Irish goalkeeper Shay Given before unleashing a powerful left-footed strike into the back of the net. The goal was a testament to Van Persie's skill, agility, and determination, and it sent the Arsenal faithful into raptures. The team went on to secure a 2-0 victory, a result that would prove crucial in their quest for the league title that season. This photograph, taken by renowned sports photographer David Price, captures the essence of the beautiful game, with Van Persie's focused expression, Given's dejected body language, and the jubilant reaction of Arsenal's players and fans in the background. It is a reminder of the thrill and excitement that football can bring, and a testament to the enduring legacy of Arsenal Football Club and its storied history.
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