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Heartbreaking Second Leg: Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic in the Carling League Cup Final, 2005
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Heartbreaking Second Leg: Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic in the Carling League Cup Final, 2005
Carling League Cup 1/2 Final, 2nd Leg. Wigan won on away goals. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 24/1/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this poignant photograph, the heartache and disappointment of the Arsenal players are palpable as they react to Wigan Athletic's shock victory in the Carling League Cup Final, 2005. The second leg of the final took place at Arsenal's historic Highbury stadium in London on January 24, 2005. Arsenal, who had won the Premier League title the previous season, were the clear favorites to lift the League Cup that year. However, after a goalless first leg at the JJB Stadium, the teams faced off once again at Highbury, with the tie delicately poised. The home side took the lead through Robert Pires in the first half, but Wigan refused to be intimidated. They equalized through Jason Roberts in the second half, and then stunned the Gunners with a late goal from Antolín Alcaraz. The away goals rule meant that Wigan had won the tie, and Arsenal's dreams of League Cup glory were shattered. The photograph captures the moment of despair as the Arsenal players react to the final whistle. Thierry Henry, the club's star striker, drops to his knees, his head in his hands. Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann looks on in disbelief, while other players react with shock and dismay. The fans in the stands are stunned into silence, unable to believe what they have just witnessed. This photograph is a reminder of the unpredictability of football and the ability of underdogs to defy the odds. It is also a poignant reminder of Highbury, the iconic stadium that was Arsenal's home for over 90 years before they moved to the Emirates. The photograph captures a moment in time, a heartbreaking moment for Arsenal fans, but also a moment that encapsulates the passion, drama, and unpredictability of the beautiful game.
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