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Kolo Toure (Arsenal). Arsenal 1: 2 Chelsea. FA Community Shield
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Kolo Toure (Arsenal). Arsenal 1: 2 Chelsea. FA Community Shield
The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, 7/8/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this evocative photograph, Kolo Toure of the Arsenal Football Club lifts the FA Community Shield aloft, a triumphant expression etched on his face as the crowd roars its approval. The year is 2005, and the location is The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where Arsenal and Chelsea faced off in the traditional curtain-raiser to the new football season. Toure, a towering presence at the heart of Arsenal's defense, had played a pivotal role in securing the trophy for his team. The Ivorian international had joined Arsenal just two years prior, and this victory marked a significant moment in his career with the Gunners. The FA Community Shield is a competition that pits the English Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners, and in 2005, Arsenal had finished the league campaign as runners-up, while Chelsea had taken the title. The FA Community Shield, therefore, provided an opportunity for Arsenal to claim some early silverware and gain a psychological edge over their rivals. The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating numerous chances. However, it was Chelsea who took the lead through a goal from Eidur Gudjohnsen. Arsenal responded with a goal from Robert Pires, and the match seemed destined for penalties. But in the dying moments of injury time, Thierry Henry produced a moment of magic, scoring the winner and securing the trophy for Arsenal. As the final whistle blew, Toure led the celebrations, lifting the trophy high above his head, basking in the adulation of the Arsenal faithful. This image captures the raw emotion and excitement of that moment, encapsulating the spirit of competition and the passion that drives footballers to give their all on the pitch.
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