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Koscielny's Heartbreak: Zigic Scores Twice as Birmingham City Upsets Arsenal in Carling Cup Final
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Koscielny's Heartbreak: Zigic Scores Twice as Birmingham City Upsets Arsenal in Carling Cup Final
Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal) Nikola Zigic (Birmingham). Arsenal 1:2 Birmingham City, Carling Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 27/2/2011. Credit : Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this poignant photograph, the anguish and despair on the face of Laurent Koscielny, Arsenal's French central defender, tells the story of a heartbreaking moment in Arsenal's history. The image was captured during the Carling Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on February 27, 2011, as Birmingham City handed Arsenal a shocking 1:2 defeat. Nikola Zigic, the towering Serbian striker for Birmingham City, is seen celebrating his second goal of the match in the background. The first goal had come in the 38th minute, and the second, a stunning header, was scored in the 55th minute, leaving Arsenal's players and fans reeling. The Carling Cup, also known as the League Cup, is one of the oldest and most prestigious domestic football competitions in England. Arsenal had entered the competition as strong favorites, having finished the previous Premier League season in third place. However, on this day, they were outplayed by a determined Birmingham City team. The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for Arsenal fans, who had hoped for a trophy to celebrate after a disappointing league campaign. Koscielny's expression of disbelief and disappointment is a testament to the emotions felt by the Arsenal players and supporters that day. The photograph captures a moment of raw emotion and frustration, encapsulating the highs and lows of football. It serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the beautiful game and the importance of staying focused and determined, even in the face of adversity.
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