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Van Persie's Triumph: Arsenal's 2-0 Win Over FC Twente, Champions League Qualifiers 2008
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Van Persie's Triumph: Arsenal's 2-0 Win Over FC Twente, Champions League Qualifiers 2008
Robin van Persie salutes the arsenal fans after the match. FC Twente 0:2 Arsenal, Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, Gelredome, Arnhen, Holland, 13/8/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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Great moment of triumph for Robin van Persie and Arsenal Football Club as they secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over FC Twente in the Champions League qualifiers on August 13, 2008, at the Gelredome in Arnhem, Holland. With the crowd roaring in the background, Van Persie, the Arsenal striker, raises his arms in jubilation, basking in the adulation of the traveling Arsenal supporters. The win was crucial for Arsenal, who needed to secure a place in the group stages of Europe's elite club competition. The match was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances throughout. Arsenal took the lead in the first half through a stunning strike from Emmanuel Adebayor, but FC Twente pressed hard in the second half, testing Wojciech Szczesny in the Arsenal goal. However, Arsenal held firm, and Van Persie sealed the victory with a clinical finish in the dying minutes of the game. The victory was a significant one for Arsenal, who had endured a difficult start to the season, having lost their opening two Premier League matches. The win gave the team a much-needed boost and set them on the path to a successful campaign in both the league and the Champions League. Van Persie's goal was his second in two games for Arsenal, having joined the club from Feyenoord in the summer transfer window. The Dutch international striker would go on to become a fan favorite at the Emirates Stadium, scoring 132 goals in all competitions for the Gunners before moving on to Manchester United in 2012. This iconic image captures the euphoria of the moment, with Van Persie celebrating in front of the delighted Arsenal fans, who had traveled in large numbers to support their team in Holland. The triumphant scene is a testament to the passion and commitment of both the players and the fans, who together, made this victory a memorable one for Arsenal Football Club.
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