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Robin van Persie's FA Cup Triumph: Arsenal's 5-4 Penalty Shootout Victory over Manchester United
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Robin van Persie's FA Cup Triumph: Arsenal's 5-4 Penalty Shootout Victory over Manchester United
Arsenal 0:0 Manchester United. 5:4 to Arsenal after a penalty shoot out. FA Cup Final. The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, 21/5/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this iconic photograph from the FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on May 21, 2005, Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club celebrates after securing a hard-fought victory over Manchester United in a thrilling penalty shootout. The match had ended in a 0-0 stalemate after 120 minutes of intense football, setting the stage for a nerve-wracking decisive phase. Van Persie, then a young and promising striker for the Gunners, stepped up to take the fifth penalty for Arsenal. Manchester United's goalkeeper, Roy Carroll, had already saved two spot-kicks, adding to the tension in the air. But van Persie remained calm under pressure, sending the ball past Carroll to give Arsenal a 5-4 lead in the shootout. The crowd erupted in jubilation as Arsenal's players and coaching staff rushed to congratulate their teammate. The FA Cup, one of the most prestigious domestic trophies in English football, was finally within their grasp. Arsenal's manager at the time, Arsène Wenger, looked on proudly as his team celebrated their well-deserved triumph. This photograph captures the raw emotion and excitement of a pivotal moment in Arsenal's history, with van Persie's determined expression and the sea of jubilant supporters in the background. It serves as a reminder of the passion, skill, and resilience that defines the beautiful game of football.
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