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Fabregas vs. Meite: A 1-1 FA Cup Battle at Emirates Stadium - Arsenal vs. Bolton Wanderers, 2007
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Fabregas vs. Meite: A 1-1 FA Cup Battle at Emirates Stadium - Arsenal vs. Bolton Wanderers, 2007
Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) Abdoulaye Meite (Bolton). Arsenal 1:1 Bolton Wanderers. FA Cup 4th Round. Emirates Stadium, London, 28/1/07. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this thrilling FA Cup encounter at Emirates Stadium on January 28, 2007, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal squared off against Abdoulaye Meite of Bolton Wanderers in a 1-1 stalemate. The tension was palpable as the two teams battled it out in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Fabregas, a young prodigy who had already established himself as a key player for the Gunners, faced a formidable opponent in Meite, a Bolton midfielder known for his strength and tenacity. The Spanish international wore the Arsenal captain's armband with pride and led his team with determination and skill. Meanwhile, Meite, a Senegalese international, was a valuable asset to Bolton's midfield. His physical presence and tenacious tackling made it difficult for Arsenal to gain control of the game. The first half saw both teams creating chances, but neither could find the back of the net. Fabregas came close with a curling effort from the edge of the box, while Meite's header was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. The deadlock was finally broken in the second half when Bolton's Ivan Campo headed home a corner kick to give the visitors a shock lead. Arsenal responded with renewed vigor, and Fabregas was instrumental in their equalizer. He set up the goal with a brilliant pass to Thierry Henry, who finished clinically to level the score. The game ended 1-1, and the replay was scheduled for a few days later. Despite the result, this FA Cup showdown at Emirates Stadium was a memorable encounter between two talented teams and their star players, Fabregas and Meite.
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