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Shane Long's Thriller: Derby County vs. Reading - The Unforgettable Goal
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Shane Long's Thriller: Derby County vs. Reading - The Unforgettable Goal
Shane Long celebrates scoring against Derby
Reading Football Club is a professional association football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England
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This iconic photo captures the electrifying moment when Shane Long scored the unforgettable goal for Reading against Derby County in 2010. The image encapsulates the raw emotion and excitement of football, as Long leaps into the air to celebrate his stunning strike. The context of this goal is significant in the history of both clubs. Derby County and Reading were fierce rivals in the Championship, and the stakes were high as they faced off at Pride Park. With the scoreline delicately poised at 1-1, the pressure was mounting for both teams to secure a crucial victory. Long, then a young and promising striker for Reading, seized the opportunity to make a name for himself in this intense derby match. In the 85th minute, he received a perfectly weighted pass from Jobi McAnuff, and with lightning quick reflexes, he swivelled and volleyed the ball past the Derby goalkeeper, leaving the home crowd stunned. The goal was a testament to Long's skill, agility, and determination, and it proved to be the turning point in the game. Reading went on to win 2-1, and Long's goal was hailed as one of the best in the history of the derby. The jubilant celebration in this photo is a reminder of the passion and drama that makes football such an unforgettable sport.
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