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Alex Hleb (Arsenal) can t believe a penalty isn t given after a foul by Dirk Kuyt
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Alex Hleb (Arsenal) can t believe a penalty isn t given after a foul by Dirk Kuyt
Alex Hleb (Arsenal) can t believe a penalty isn t given after a foul by Dirk Kuyt. Arsenal 1:1 Liverpool, UEFA Champions League, 1/4 Final 1st leg. Emirates Stadium, London, 2/4/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this image from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg between Arsenal and Liverpool, dated February 4,2008, at Emirates Stadium in London, Alex Hleb of Arsenal expresses his disbelief as Dirk Kuyt of Liverpool goes unpunished for a blatant foul that occurred just moments before. The tension between the two teams was palpable, with both sides vying for the upper hand in this highly anticipated clash. The scene unfolds as Hleb, in the midst of a dazzling run, is brought down by Kuyt with a crunching tackle from behind. The Arsenal midfielder hits the ground hard, clutching his leg in pain. Hleb's teammates and fans at Emirates Stadium hold their breath, expecting the referee to point to the penalty spot. However, to their dismay, the official remains unmoved, much to the frustration of Hleb and the Arsenal faithful. The incident adds fuel to the fire in an already heated encounter, with both teams determined to secure a valuable advantage in the first leg of this crucial tie. The outcome of this match would set the stage for an enthralling second leg at Anfield, with the stakes higher than ever. This evocative photograph, captured by renowned sports photographer Stuart MacFarlane for Arsenal Football Club, encapsulates the raw emotion and intensity of professional football, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as they ponder the what-ifs and what-mights that could have altered the course of this Champions League classic.
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