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Fran Merida (Arsenal). West Ham United 1: 2 Arsenal, FA Cup Third Round
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Fran Merida (Arsenal). West Ham United 1: 2 Arsenal, FA Cup Third Round
Fran Merida (Arsenal). West Ham United 1:2 Arsenal, FA Cup Third Round, The Boleyn Ground, Upton Park, London, 3/1/2010. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this electrifying moment captured at The Boleyn Ground on January 3, 2010, Fran Merida of Arsenal Football Club celebrates after scoring the second goal against West Ham United in the FA Cup Third Round. The Spanish midfielder, then 21 years old, had only joined Arsenal in the summer of 2009 from Malaga, and this goal marked a significant milestone in his career with the Gunners. The FA Cup Third Round is a renowned stage for upsets and surprises, but Arsenal, the reigning FA Cup champions, were determined to advance. Merida's goal, sandwiched between goals from Marouane Chamakh and Andrey Arshavin, put the game beyond West Ham's reach and sent Arsenal through to the next round. The atmosphere at Upton Park was electric, with both sets of fans creating a cacophony of noise that echoed around the stadium. Merida's goal silenced the West Ham supporters, while Arsenal fans erupted in jubilation. The Spaniard's cool finish, following a mazy dribble through the West Ham defense, was a testament to his skill and confidence. This photograph, taken by renowned Arsenal Football Club photographer Stuart MacFarlane, captures the raw emotion and excitement of the moment. Merida's triumphant expression, the raised arms of his teammates, and the sea of Arsenal scarves in the background all combine to encapsulate the passion and intensity of the FA Cup. As Arsenal marched on to lift the FA Cup once again that season, Merida's goal against West Ham United became a memorable moment in the club's history. This image serves as a reminder of the thrill and drama of football, and the role that individual moments can play in shaping a team's fortunes.
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