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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) turns Lucas Neill (Rovers) on his way to scoring Arsenals 2nd goal h
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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) turns Lucas Neill (Rovers) on his way to scoring Arsenals 2nd goal h
Arsenal 3:0 Blackburn Rovers. FA Cup Semi Final. The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, 16/4/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying moment captured at The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on April 16,2005, Dutch international striker Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club brilliantly turns Blackburn Rovers' Australian defender Lucas Neill inside out, leaving him in his wake as he charges towards the goal. The FA Cup Semi-Final match between the two teams was a pivotal moment in the season, with Arsenal aiming to secure a place in the final and continue their quest for silverware. Van Persie, then in his second season with the Gunners, had already established himself as a formidable force in the Premier League, and this goal was a testament to his skill, agility, and determination. With a quick first touch, he maneuvered around Neill, sending the Blackburn defender tumbling to the ground. Van Persie's lightning-fast reflexes and precision allowed him to maintain his balance and continue his run towards the goal. The Arsenal faithful in the stands held their breath as van Persie approached Blackburn's goalkeeper, Brad Friedel. With a cool and calculated finish, he slotted the ball past the outstretched hands of the American shot-stopper, securing Arsenal's second goal of the match and extending their lead over their rivals. The crowd erupted in jubilation, knowing that this goal was a turning point in the game and a significant step towards Arsenal's eventual victory. This iconic image encapsulates the intensity and passion of a pivotal moment in Arsenal Football Club's history, with van Persie's mesmerizing turn and goal a shining example of the team's attacking prowess and determination.
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