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Carlos Vela (Arsenal) scores a goal past Jens Lehmann (Stuttgart)
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Carlos Vela (Arsenal) scores a goal past Jens Lehmann (Stuttgart)
Carlos Vela (Arsenal) scores a goal past Jens Lehmann (Stuttgart). Stuttgart 1:3 Arsenal. Pre Season Friendly. Mercedes Benz Arena, Stuttgart, 30/7/08. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying moment captured at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart on July 30, 2008, Mexican international Carlos Vela of Arsenal Football Club triumphantly celebrates scoring a goal past German legend Jens Lehmann of VfB Stuttgart during a pre-season friendly. The crowd roars in approval as Vela wheels away in jubilation, relishing the sweet taste of victory. The Spanish La Liga powerhouse had traveled to Germany for a pre-season warm-up match against the Bundesliga giants, with both teams fielding their strongest lineups. The tension was palpable as the two sides locked horns, each eager to stake their claim in the international arena. Vela, a young and promising forward, seized the opportunity to shine. In the 35th minute, he received a perfectly weighted pass from teammate Tomas Rosicky, darted towards the Stuttgart goal, and with a cool and calculated finish, slotted the ball past the outstretched hands of Lehmann, who had been a formidable force between the sticks for years. The goal was a pivotal moment in the match, with Arsenal going on to dominate the first half and eventually securing a 3-1 victory. For Vela, it was a confidence-boosting performance that would set the stage for an impressive debut season in the English Premier League. Lehmann, who had spent the previous eight years at Arsenal before joining Stuttgart in 2008, could only watch in disappointment as his former teammate found the back of the net. The encounter served as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of football, with both players etching their names into the annals of history in this unforgettable moment.
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