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Leroy Lita and Kevin Doyle salute Reading fans after Michael Essiens own goal to make the score 2-2
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Leroy Lita and Kevin Doyle salute Reading fans after Michael Essiens own goal to make the score 2-2
Chelsea v Reading, FA Barclays Premiership, 26th December 2006
Reading Football Club is a professional association football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England
Media ID 383040
© Reading Football Club & Gary Hynard 2006
EDITORS COMMENTS
This iconic photo captures the jubilation of Reading Football Club's Leroy Lita and Kevin Doyle as they celebrate with the home fans after Michael Essien's own goal brought the score level at 2-2 against Chelsea in the FA Barclays Premiership on December 26, 2006. The moment came in the second half of the highly anticipated match at Stamford Bridge, where the underdogs from Berkshire were holding their own against the reigning champions. The own goal, which came after a scramble in the Chelsea penalty area, was a turning point in the game. The Reading players, who had been working tirelessly to keep up with their more illustrious opponents, were suddenly given a glimmer of hope. And when Lita and Doyle, two of the team's most potent strikers, spotted an opportunity to connect with the fans, they seized it with open arms. The image of the two players raising their arms in salute to the ecstatic Reading supporters has become synonymous with the team's famous upset against Chelsea that season. It encapsulates the spirit of unity and determination that defined Reading's journey in the top flight, and serves as a reminder of the unexpected twists and turns that can occur in the beautiful game. The photo also highlights the unique bond between the players and the fans, a bond that is forged through shared experiences of triumph and adversity. For Reading fans, this moment will forever be etched in their memories as a symbol of hope and pride, a testament to the power of underdogs defying the odds.
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