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Van Persie's Epic Free Kick: Arsenal's Winning Goal Against Fulham, FA Premiership (29/11/06)
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Van Persie's Epic Free Kick: Arsenal's Winning Goal Against Fulham, FA Premiership (29/11/06)
Robin van Persie scores Arsenals goal from a free kick. Fulham 2:1 Arsenal. FA Premiership. Craven Cottage, Fulham, London, 29/11/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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Great moment in Arsenal history: Robin van Persie's Epic Free Kick at Craven Cottage In the hallowed grounds of Craven Cottage, on the chilly evening of November 29, 2006, a moment of magic unfolded that would go down in Arsenal Football Club's history books. The FA Premiership match between Arsenal and Fulham was heating up, with the scoreline delicately poised at 1-1. The tension in the air was palpable as both teams vied for supremacy. Enter Robin van Persie, the Dutch wunderkind, who was making waves at Arsenal with his skill, determination, and uncanny ability to score goals. With the ball positioned some 30 yards out, Fulham's defense was caught napping, leaving van Persie a perfect opportunity to unleash his dead-ball expertise. The crowd held their collective breath as van Persie stepped up to the ball, his eyes focused intently on the target. The Fulham wall stood firm, but van Persie's deceptive body language and feints kept them guessing. As the goalkeeper prepared for the impending strike, van Persie took a deep breath, set his sights on the top-left corner of the goal, and swung his right leg back. The ball left van Persie's foot with a sweet, swirling motion, dipping and curling gracefully through the crisp London air. The Fulham goalkeeper was left rooted to the spot as the ball sailed past him, nestling itself in the back of the net. The Arsenal bench and supporters erupted in jubilation, knowing that they had just witnessed a goal of epic proportions. The final whistle blew moments later, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Arsenal. Robin van Persie's stunning free kick would be replayed countless times on sports channels and in football highlights, a testament to the Dutchman's exceptional talent and the indomitable spirit of Arsenal Football Club.
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