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Alex Hleb misses his penalty for Arsenal during the penalty shoot out
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Alex Hleb misses his penalty for Arsenal during the penalty shoot out
Doncaster Rovers 2:2 Arsenal. (Arsenal won 3:1 on Penalties). Carline League Cup, Round 5. Earth Stadium, Doncaster, 21/12/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this evocative image, the tension of a penalty shootout between Doncaster Rovers and Arsenal Football Club is palpable as Alex Hleb, Arsenal's Belarusian midfielder, prepares to take a crucial spot kick at Earth Stadium in Doncaster on December 21,2005. The Carling League Cup, Round 5 match had ended in a 2-2 draw after extra time, and the outcome of this penalty would determine which team would advance to the next round. Hleb, with a determined look in his eyes, focuses intently on the ball as he steps up to the penalty spot. The crowd at Earth Stadium, a sea of passionate Doncaster Rovers supporters, watches anxiously as their team's fate hangs in the balance. Arsenal fans, huddled together in the background, hold their breath in anticipation. However, fate had other plans for Hleb and Arsenal that day. As he strikes the ball, it sails high over the crossbar, leaving the Arsenal players and fans crestfallen. Doncaster Rovers' goalkeeper, making a brilliant save, had denied Arsenal the chance to progress in the competition. Despite this setback, Arsenal rallied and went on to win the penalty shootout 3-1. The team's resilience and determination paid off, and they advanced to the next round. This image serves as a reminder of the high-stakes drama and unpredictability of football, and the crucial role that penalty shootouts can play in determining the outcome of a match.
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