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I. Manuel Almunia (Arsenal) saves at the feet of Lewis Guy (Doncaster)
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I. Manuel Almunia (Arsenal) saves at the feet of Lewis Guy (Doncaster)
Manuel Almunia (Arsenal) saves at the feet of Lewis Guy (Doncaster). Doncaster Rovers 2:2 Arsenal. (Arsenal won 3:1 on Penalties). Carline League Cup, Round 5. Earth Stadium, Doncaster, 21/12/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this thrilling moment captured at Earth Stadium in Doncaster on December 21,2005, Manuel Almunia of Arsenal Football Club displays his exceptional goalkeeping skills, denying Lewis Guy of Doncaster Rovers a potential game-winning goal during the Carling League Cup, Round 5 match. With the score tied at 2-2 after regulation time, both teams battled fiercely in the penalty shootout that followed. Almunia, a Spanish international goalkeeper, had joined Arsenal in the summer of 2004 and was making a name for himself as a reliable shot-stopper. In this instance, he showed his quick reflexes and agility, diving at the feet of Guy to save the shot, keeping Arsenal's hopes alive in the competition. The Carling League Cup, now known as the EFL Cup, is an annual knockout football competition for English football league clubs. This encounter between Doncaster Rovers and Arsenal proved to be a challenging one, with both teams demonstrating their determination and skill throughout the match. Despite the pressure, Almunia remained focused, saving another penalty in the shootout, ultimately securing a 3-1 victory for Arsenal. This result marked an important milestone for the Gunners in their quest for silverware during the 2005-06 season. This image, taken by renowned sports photographer Richard Pelham of The Sun, not only highlights Almunia's heroics but also encapsulates the intensity and excitement of a high-stakes penalty shootout in English football.
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