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Gilberto (Arsenal) Michael Dawson and Radek Cerny (Spurs)
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Gilberto (Arsenal) Michael Dawson and Radek Cerny (Spurs)
Gilberto (Arsenal) Michael Dawson and Radek Cerny (Spurs). Tottenham Hotspur 5:1 Arsenal. Carling Cup, Semi Final, 2nd Leg. White Hart Lane, 22/1/08. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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great photo capturing a pivotal moment in the 2007-08 Carling Cup semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane. In this image, we see Gilberto Silva of Arsenal looking dejected on the ground after a disappointing performance, as Radek Cerny of Tottenham celebrates with teammates following a goal that put Spurs in a commanding 5-1 lead. The first leg of the semi-final had ended in a goalless draw, setting the stage for an exciting second leg at White Hart Lane. However, things went awry for Arsenal from the start, with Tottenham taking a commanding 3-0 lead inside the first 25 minutes. Gilberto, a veteran midfielder and a key player for Arsenal, was unable to prevent the onslaught, and Spurs continued to pile on the pressure. Cerny, a Czech goalkeeper on loan from Sparta Prague, put in a man-of-the-match performance, making several crucial saves to keep Tottenham's clean sheet intact. Arsenal managed to pull one back through Edu, but Spurs responded with two more goals to seal their place in the final. This defeat was a particularly bitter pill to swallow for Arsenal fans, as their team had been on a promising run of form in the league, sitting at the top of the table at the time. The Carling Cup final proved to be a turning point in the season, with Arsenal ultimately finishing runners-up in the league and Tottenham going on to finish fourth. Despite the result, this photo remains a memorable one, capturing the elation of the Tottenham players and the despair of the Arsenal players, as well as the intensity and passion of the North London Derby.
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