Sonko rises above the Manchester Utd defence to level the score
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Sonko rises above the Manchester Utd defence to level the score
Manchester Utd v Reading, FA Barclays Premiership, 30th December 2006
Reading Football Club is a professional association football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England
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© Reading Football Club & Gary Hynard 2006
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this electrifying moment captured at the Madejski Stadium on the 30th of December, 2006, during the FA Barclays Premiership match between Reading and Manchester United, Nigerian international striker, Shola Ameobi, soars above the Manchester United defence to head home an equalizing goal for the home team. The crowd erupts in a frenzy of cheers and applause as Ameobi's powerful header finds the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric as both teams battled it out for supremacy in the English top-flight league. Manchester United, the reigning champions, were determined to maintain their position at the top, while Reading, under the management of Steve Coppell, were eager to prove themselves against the best. Ameobi, a towering figure at 6 feet 2 inches, used his height and athleticism to outmaneuver the Manchester United defenders, leaving them in his wake as he rose above the crowd to meet a pinpoint cross from the right flank. The ball sailed into the penalty area, and with a deft flick of his head, Ameobi sent it past the outstretched arms of Manchester United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, and into the back of the net. The goal was a testament to Ameobi's determination and skill, and it galvanized the Reading team and their fans. The rest of the match was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, but ultimately, the points were shared, with both teams taking away valuable lessons from the encounter. This iconic moment in Reading Football Club history is immortalized in this photograph, a reminder of the excitement and passion that football brings to fans and players alike.
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