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Mikael Silvestre scores Arsenals 1st goal under pressure
Mikael Silvestre scores Arsenals 1st goal under pressure from Heurelho Gomes (Tottenham). Arsenal 4:4 Tottenham Hotspur. Barclays Premier League. Emirates Stadium, 29/10/08. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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Great moment of football history: Mikael Silvestre scores Arsenal's first goal under pressure against Tottenham Hotspur In the thrilling Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, held at Emirates Stadium on October 29, 2008, a pivotal moment unfolded that would be remembered by both teams' supporters for years to come. The score was level at 4-4, and the tension in the air was palpable as the clock ticked down. Mikael Silvestre, a French international defender who had joined Arsenal the previous season, was poised to make a name for himself in the North London Derby. With the pressure mounting, Arsenal's midfielder Cesc Fabregas delivered a pinpoint cross into the box, finding Silvestre unmarked. Heurelho Gomes, Tottenham's goalkeeper, came charging out to make a save, but Silvestre remained calm under the spotlight. With Gomes closing in, Silvestre displayed quick reflexes and deftly flicked the ball over the goalkeeper's outstretched leg, sending the Emirates Stadium crowd into a frenzy. The Arsenal players and fans erupted in jubilation as the ball found the back of the net, securing a dramatic 5-4 victory for the Gunners. This goal not only marked Silvestre's first goal for Arsenal but also proved to be a turning point in the 2008-09 season. The image of Mikael Silvestre scoring under the pressure from Heurelho Gomes encapsulates the excitement, passion, and unpredictability of football, making it an iconic moment in Arsenal's history.
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