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Alex Hleb scores Arsenals 1st goal under pressure from Martin Albrechsten
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Alex Hleb scores Arsenals 1st goal under pressure from Martin Albrechsten
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion. FA Premiership. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 15/4/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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Great moment captured in this photograph as Alex Hleb scores Arsenal's first goal under intense pressure from Martin Albrechtsen during the Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion match in the FA Premiership season of 2005-06 at Highbury, London. The atmosphere at the stadium was electric as Arsenal looked to secure three points and maintain their position at the top of the table. Hleb, a summer signing from Borussia Dortmund, had only joined the Gunners a few months prior and was yet to make a significant impact on the team. However, in this crucial moment, he rose to the occasion, expertly controlling the ball with one touch before calmly slotting it past the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper. The goal came in the 35th minute, and Arsenal went on to win the match 2-0, extending their lead at the top of the table. Hleb's goal was a significant one, not just for the three points it earned the team but also for the confidence it gave the player himself. He went on to become a key player for Arsenal in the following seasons, helping them to reach the Champions League final in 2006. The photograph captures the intensity of the moment perfectly, with Hleb's determined expression and the close attention of Albrechtsen, who was desperate to prevent the goal. It is a reminder of the pressure and excitement that comes with playing at the highest level of football and the importance of staying focused and composed in high-pressure situations.
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