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Thierry Henry (Arsenal) takes the free kick that Sol Campbell heads in for Arsenals goal
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Thierry Henry (Arsenal) takes the free kick that Sol Campbell heads in for Arsenals goal
Barcelona 2:1 Arsenal. UEFA Champions League Final. Stade de France, Paris, 17/5/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Mike King
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In this iconic moment captured at the UEFA Champions League Final on May 17,2006, at Stade de France in Paris, Thierry Henry of Arsenal Football Club sets up what would become a legendary goal for his team. With Barcelona leading 2-1, the pressure was on Arsenal to score and turn the tide of the match. Henry, a masterful French footballer known for his skill and precision, was given the responsibility of taking a free kick from just outside the penalty area. The Barcelona defense, aware of Henry's abilities, focused their attention on him, leaving Sol Campbell, a towering English center-back for Arsenal, unmarked in the penalty box. As the referee blew the whistle, Henry stepped up to the ball, took a deep breath, and focused intently on his target. With a swift and powerful swing of his right foot, he sent the ball soaring towards the goal. The Barcelona goalkeeper, diving to his left, made a valiant effort to save it, but the ball was destined for the back of the net. In the chaos that ensued, Campbell, using his height and athleticism, rose above the Barcelona defenders and headed the ball into the goal, leveling the score at 2-2. The Arsenal bench and fans erupted in jubilation, and the momentum had shifted in their favor. This goal, now known as the "Campbell-Henry Goal" would prove to be a turning point in the match, as Arsenal went on to win in extra time, securing their place in Champions League history. The image of Henry taking the free kick and Campbell heading in the goal remains a cherished memory for Arsenal fans, symbolizing the team's resilience and determination on the European stage.
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