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Freddie Ljungberg chips the ball over Ajax goalkeeper Hans Vonk to score the 1st Arsenal goal
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Freddie Ljungberg chips the ball over Ajax goalkeeper Hans Vonk to score the 1st Arsenal goal
Ajax 1:2 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League, Amsterdam Arsena, Amsterdan, Holland, 27/9/2005. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this iconic moment captured on September 27, 2005, at the Amsterdam ArenA in Holland, Freddie Ljungberg etched his name into Arsenal Football Club history. The Swede, then in his seventh season with the Gunners, was about to score the opening goal in a crucial UEFA Champions League group stage match against Ajax Amsterdam. With Arsenal trailing 1-0 and the pressure mounting, Ljungberg received a pass from Robert Pires just outside the penalty area. In a flash, he assessed his options, feinted to the left, and with a deft touch of his right foot, chipped the ball over the outstretched hands of Ajax goalkeeper Hans Vonk. The ball arced gracefully into the net, silencing the home crowd and igniting a surge of elation among the Arsenal faithful. The goal served as a turning point in the match, as Arsenal went on to win 2-1, thanks to a late Thierry Henry strike. This victory was a testament to Arsenal's resilience and determination, as they had to overcome a difficult away fixture against a strong Ajax side. Ljungberg's goal was a reminder of the team's attacking prowess and their ability to rise to the occasion in the biggest European competitions. This photograph captures the essence of Ljungberg's goal, with the Arsenal number 14 in mid-celebration, his teammates and Arsenal fans in the background, and Vonk looking on in disbelief. It is a moment that encapsulates the passion, skill, and drama of football, and serves as a reminder of the legendary status that Freddie Ljungberg holds in the annals of Arsenal Football Club.
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