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Jay Thomas (Arsenal) Nevin Saroya (Maidenhead). Maidenhead 1: 7 Arsenal
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Jay Thomas (Arsenal) Nevin Saroya (Maidenhead). Maidenhead 1: 7 Arsenal
Jay Thomas (Arsenal) Nevin Saroya (Maidenhead). Maidenhead 1:7 Arsenal. Pre Season Friendly. York Road. Maidenhead, 28/7/09. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this photograph, Jay Thomas of Maidenhead United proudly holds the ball aloft, celebrating his team's shocking 1:7 victory over Arsenal during a pre-season friendly match at York Road in Maidenhead on 28th July 2009. Thomas, a striker known for his tenacity and goalscoring abilities, is beaming with joy as he shares the moment with his teammates and fans. Nevin Saroya, a young and promising Arsenal player, looks on in disbelief as Thomas lifts the ball above his head. Saroya, who was making his way back from an injury at the time, was unable to prevent Maidenhead's onslaught that day. The scoreline was a stark reminder of the challenges that even the most elite footballers face during pre-season friendlies. The photograph captures the essence of football, where underdogs can rise up and surprise the favorites. Maidenhead United, a non-league team, had managed to outplay and outscore Arsenal, a Premier League powerhouse. The image serves as a reminder that in football, as in life, anything is possible. The photograph was taken by renowned sports photographer David Price, who has captured some of the most iconic moments in Arsenal's history. This particular image, however, stands out for its unexpected outcome and the emotions it evokes. It is a testament to the unpredictability of the beautiful game and the thrill of the unexpected. The previous season, Maidenhead United and Arsenal had faced each other in another pre-season friendly, with Arsenal emerging as the victors. However, this time around, the tables had turned, and Maidenhead had managed to pull off a remarkable upset. The photograph encapsulates the excitement and drama of that day, a day when the underdogs triumphed and left the favorites stunned.
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