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Sebastian Larsson Scores the Penalty: Birmingham City Stuns Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (April 20, 2011)
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Sebastian Larsson Scores the Penalty: Birmingham City Stuns Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (April 20, 2011)
Birmingham Citys Sebastian Larsson scores from the penalty spot
Birmingham City FC are a professional football club in Birmingham, England
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Great moment in Birmingham City football history captured in this stunning photograph by renowned sports photographer Nick Potts. The image showcases Sebastian Larsson, wearing the blue and white stripes of Birmingham City, triumphantly celebrating after scoring a crucial penalty against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on April 20,2011. The season was the 2010-11 Barclays Premier League campaign, and this match was a highly anticipated clash between two formidable teams. The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge was electric, with the home crowd eagerly anticipating a victory that would keep their team's title hopes alive. However, Birmingham City, under the management of Alex McLeish, had other plans. In the 63rd minute, Larsson was brought down in the penalty area, and the referee pointed to the spot. With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Larsson stepped up and confidently dispatched the ball past the outstretched hand of Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. The Birmingham City players and fans erupted in jubilation, with Larsson leading the celebrations. This goal was more than just a single moment in a football match; it represented a significant shift in the power dynamics of the Premier League. Birmingham City, a team often considered underdogs, had stunned Chelsea at their own fortress, dealing a significant blow to their title aspirations. The photograph captures the raw emotion and excitement of the moment, immortalizing it in Birmingham City's history.
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