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Robin van Persie shoots past Roma goalkeeper Doni to
Robin van Persie shoots past Roma goalkeeper Doni to score the Arsenal goal from the penalty spot. Arsenal 1:0 AS Roma, Champions League, First knock-out Round 1st leg, Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Football Club, 24/2/2009. Crdit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this electrifying moment captured at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2009, Dutch international striker Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club prepares to take a penalty kick against AS Roma in the first knock-out round of the Champions League. The tension in the air is palpable as the Italian team's goalkeeper, Doni, sets himself in the goalmouth, determined to deny Arsenal an essential goal in the first leg of this highly anticipated European clash. Van Persie, known for his exceptional precision and composure in front of the goal, takes a deep breath and focuses intently on the ball. The crowd at Emirates Stadium, a sea of red and white, holds its collective breath as the referee signals for the kick to be taken. With a swift and powerful stride, Van Persie approaches the penalty spot, the ball poised in his hands. As the crowd roars its encouragement, Van Persie makes contact with the ball, sending it rocketing towards the goal. Doni dives to his left, but the shot is too precise, too powerful. The ball slices through the air, arcing gracefully over the outstretched goalkeeper's fingertips and into the back of the net. Arsenal fans erupt in jubilation as their team takes a crucial 1-0 lead in the first leg of this Champions League tie. This iconic image, captured by renowned sports photographer Stuart MacFarlane, encapsulates the drama, excitement, and passion of European football, as well as the skill and determination of one of Arsenal's greatest players. Robin van Persie's penalty kick not only secured an important victory for Arsenal but also etched his name into the annals of Emirates Stadium history.
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