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Shane Long's Extra-Time Stunner: Reading Upsets Liverpool in FA Cup Third Round Replay
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Shane Long's Extra-Time Stunner: Reading Upsets Liverpool in FA Cup Third Round Replay
Readings Shane Long (left) scores their second goal in extra time
Reading Football Club is a professional association football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England
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In this electrifying moment captured by Nigel French's lens, Shane Long of Reading Football Club celebrates his extra-time goal against Liverpool in the FA Cup Third Round Replay. The date was January 25,2009, and the stage was the Madejski Stadium in Reading, England. The FA Cup, the oldest domestic football competition in the world, had brought together two formidable teams, each eager to advance to the next round. The first match had ended in a 1-1 draw, setting the stage for this thrilling replay. As the clock ticked past the 90th minute, it seemed as though both teams were destined for a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. However, Long had other plans. In the 116th minute, he received a pass from Stephen Hunt just outside the Liverpool penalty area. With a swift turn and a powerful strike, Long unleashed an unstoppable shot that soared into the top left corner of the net, leaving Liverpool's goalkeeper, Pepe Reina, rooted to the spot. The Reading faithful erupted in jubilation as their team took a commanding 2-1 lead. The underdogs had stunned the mighty Liverpool, and the FA Cup magic was alive and well. Long's goal not only secured Reading's place in the next round but also etched his name into the annals of Reading Football Club history. This iconic photograph encapsulates the raw emotion and excitement of football, as well as the unpredictability and drama that makes the FA Cup such a cherished competition. Long's extra-time stunner will forever be remembered as one of the most memorable moments in Reading's history.
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