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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Aiden McGready (Celtic)
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Aiden McGready (Celtic). Celtic 0:2 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League Play-off round 1st leg, Parkhead, Celtic Park, Scotland, 18/8/2009. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this image, taken at Celtic Park in Scotland on August 18, 2009, Dutch international striker Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club celebrates after scoring the second goal against Scottish powerhouse Celtic in the UEFA Champions League play-off round first leg. Van Persie's goal, which came in the 37th minute, put Arsenal in a commanding 2-0 lead and set the tone for the rest of the match. The Dutchman's strike was a moment of brilliance, as he controlled a cross from the right wing with his chest before unleashing a powerful volley that left Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc with no chance. The goal was a testament to Van Persie's exceptional technique and predatory instincts in front of goal. Joining Van Persie in the photo is young Celtic midfielder Aiden McGeady, who looks on in disbelief as the Arsenal star celebrates. McGeady, who would go on to join Russian side Rubin Kazan in 2010, was a promising talent at the time and would have been eager to make an impact against the visiting English side. The scene at Celtic Park was electric, with the home crowd roaring their team on in an attempt to claw back the deficit. However, Arsenal held firm and went on to win the second leg 1-0, securing their place in the group stages of the Champions League. This photograph encapsulates the tension and excitement of European football, with two talented players from opposing teams locked in a battle for supremacy on the pitch. Van Persie's goal proved to be a turning point in the tie, and this image will be remembered as a symbol of his brilliance and Arsenal's dominance in that fateful encounter.
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