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Robin van Persie's Debut: Arsenal's 2-0 Victory Over FC Twente in Champions League Qualifier
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Robin van Persie's Debut: Arsenal's 2-0 Victory Over FC Twente in Champions League Qualifier
Robin van Persie (Arsenal). FC Twente 0:2 Arsenal, Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, Gelredome, Arnhen, Holland, 13/8/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this electrifying image captured at Gelredome in Arnhem, Holland on August 13, 2008, Robin van Persie makes his debut for Arsenal Football Club in their Champions League qualifier against FC Twente. The Dutch international striker, who had recently joined the Gunners from Feyenoord, was eager to make an impact in front of his home crowd. The atmosphere was tense as both teams took to the pitch, with Arsenal looking to secure their place in the group stages of Europe's premier club competition. Van Persie, wearing the number 10 jersey, was determined to leave his mark on the game. The first half was a closely contested affair, with neither team able to gain the upper hand. However, just before the hour mark, Arsenal broke the deadlock. A brilliant team move involving several passes through the Twente defense saw Theo Walcott play in Cesc Fabregas, who unselfishly squared the ball to an unmarked Van Persie. The Dutchman made no mistake, slotting the ball past the Twente goalkeeper to put Arsenal 1-0 up. The goal galvanized Arsenal, and they continued to press for a second goal. In stoppage time, they were rewarded when Samir Nasri curled a beautiful free-kick into the box, finding the head of Bacary Sagna. The French full-back powered the ball past the Twente keeper to secure a 2-0 victory for the Gunners. Van Persie's debut goal was a sign of things to come for the Dutchman, who would go on to become a fan favorite at the Emirates Stadium. His clinical finish and infectious work rate quickly endeared him to the Arsenal faithful, and he would go on to score some crucial goals in the coming seasons. This image serves as a reminder of a memorable moment in Arsenal history, as Van Persie began his journey towards becoming a legend at the club.
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