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Armand Traore (Arsenal) Ashley Carew (Barnet)
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Armand Traore (Arsenal) Ashley Carew (Barnet)
Armand Traore (Arsenal) Ashley Carew (Barnet). Barnet 1:2 Arsenal, Pre Season Friendly. Underhill Stadium, Barnet, 19/7/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment during the 2008 pre-season friendly match between Barnet and Arsenal, held at Underhill Stadium. Two young and promising footballers, Armand Traore of Arsenal and Ashley Carew of Barnet, are at the heart of the action. Traore, a French left-back, had joined Arsenal from Auxerre in the summer of 2008, and was making his first appearance for the Gunners. Carew, a local talent from Barnet, was looking to make an impression against the Premier League giants. The score was 1-2 in favor of Arsenal, and the tension was palpable as the two players locked horns in a fierce battle for possession. Traore, with his agile frame and quick reflexes, managed to dispossess Carew, but the Barnet striker was not one to give up easily. With determination in his eyes, Carew chased after the ball, determined to regain possession and level the playing field. The photograph beautifully encapsulates the intensity and passion of the beautiful game, with both players giving their all on the pitch. It serves as a reminder of the talent and potential that exists in the lower leagues, and the opportunities that can arise for young players when given the chance to prove themselves against the best. This image, taken by renowned football photographer Stuart MacFarlane, is a testament to the excitement and anticipation that surrounds pre-season friendlies, and the promise of new beginnings that they bring for both clubs and players alike.
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