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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Juan (Roma)
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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Juan (Roma)
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Juan (Roma). AS Roma 1:0 Arsenal (6-7 on pens), UEFA Champions League, First Knock-out Round 2nd leg, Stadio Olympico, Rome, Italy, 11/3/2009. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this thrilling moment captured at Stadio Olympico in Rome, Italy, on March 11, 2009, Arsenal's Robin van Persie and AS Roma's Juan face off during the UEFA Champions League First Knock-out Round 2nd leg. With the score tied at 1-1 after 120 minutes of intense football, the teams prepared for the decisive penalty shootout. Van Persie, a Dutch international striker, had been a crucial figure for Arsenal that season, scoring 13 league goals in just 19 appearances. His form had helped keep the Gunners in contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Across the pitch, Juan, an Argentine midfielder, had been a key player for AS Roma. His creativity and tenacity had helped the Italian side reach the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition. As the tension mounted, both players stepped up to take the crucial penalties that could send their teams through to the next round. Van Persie, known for his coolness under pressure, confidently dispatched his spot-kick, sending the ball into the net with aplomb. Juan, however, saw his attempt saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, leaving the Gunners just one penalty away from victory. Up stepped Cesc Fabregas, who calmly slotted home the decisive spot-kick, sending Arsenal through to the next round with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory. This photo captures the intensity and drama of the moment, with Van Persie and Juan locked in a fierce battle, each determined to secure victory for their team. The image serves as a reminder of the high stakes and excitement of European football, and the crucial role that individual players can play in determining the outcome of a game.
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