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Manuel Almunia saves Doncasters 4th penalty during the penalty shoot out
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Manuel Almunia saves Doncasters 4th penalty during the penalty shoot out
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 on December 21,2005, Manuel Almunia of Arsenal Football Club saves Doncaster Rovers' fourth penalty during the Carling League Cup, Round 5 penalty shootout. The score was level at 2-2 after extra time, and the fate of the match hung in the balance as both teams took turns from the spot. Almunia, a Spanish goalkeeper, had already made two crucial saves in the shootout before this decisive moment. With the pressure mounting, Doncaster's player stepped up to take the fourth penalty for his team. Almunia, focused and determined, guessed correctly and dived to his left, saving the shot and keeping Arsenal's hopes alive. The Arsenal players and coaching staff watched with bated breath as their goalkeeper made the save. The crowd at Earth Stadium held its collective breath as well, the tension palpable in the air. But Almunia's save was a turning point in the shootout, and Arsenal went on to win the remaining two penalties, securing their place in the next round of the competition. This photo captures the intensity and drama of the penalty shootout, with Almunia at the heart of the action. His save was a crucial moment in the match, and one that helped Arsenal overcome their opponents and progress in the competition. It is a testament to Almunia's skill and determination, and a reminder of the excitement and unpredictability of football.
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