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Robin van Persie scores Arsenals 3rd goal from the penalty spot
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Robin van Persie scores Arsenals 3rd goal from the penalty spot
Robin van Persie scores Arsenals 3rd goal from the penalty spot. Arsenal 3:0 Villarreal. UEFA Champions League. Quarter Final, 2nd Leg. Emirates Stadium, 15/4/09. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this electrifying moment captured at Emirates Stadium on April 15, 2009, Robin van Persie (#10) confidently steps up to the penalty spot for Arsenal Football Club during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final, 2nd Leg against Villarreal. With the score already at 2-0 in favor of the Gunners, the tension in the air was palpable as the team and fans eagerly anticipated the outcome of this crucial penalty. Van Persie, then in his third season with Arsenal, had already proven himself to be a formidable force on the pitch. His calm demeanor and unwavering focus were evident as he approached the ball, taking a moment to compose himself before placing the ball on the spot. The Villarreal goalkeeper, on the other hand, braced himself for the impact, determined to deny Arsenal a third goal and keep his team in the game. As the referee signaled for the penalty to be taken, the crowd at Emirates Stadium held their breath, sensing that this goal could be a turning point in the match. Van Persie took a deep breath, focused intently on the ball, and with a swift and powerful strike, sent it soaring into the net. The stadium erupted in cheers as Arsenal took a commanding 3-0 lead, effectively putting the match out of reach for Villarreal. This goal, which came to be known as one of Van Persie's most memorable moments in an Arsenal shirt, solidified his status as a key player for the team and helped propel them forward in the Champions League competition. The image of Van Persie celebrating with his teammates and the jubilant Arsenal fans remains a cherished memory for supporters of the club.
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