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Arsenal and FC Twente line up before the match
Arsenal and FC Twente line up before the match. FC Twente 0:2 Arsenal, Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, Gelredome, Arnhen, Holland, 13/8/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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Great image capturing the tense atmosphere before the Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round match between Arsenal and FC Twente at Gelredome in Arnhem, Holland, on August 13, 2008. The photo features the line-ups of both teams, with Arsenal's players wearing their iconic red and white stripes, and FC Twente's team donning their orange and black kits. This was a crucial encounter for Arsenal, who were determined to secure their place in the group stages of Europe's elite club competition. The Dutch side, FC Twente, were no pushovers, having impressed in the previous season's Europa League campaign. The stands of Gelredome were filled with passionate fans, creating an electric atmosphere. The players, focused and determined, went through their final preparations before the referee's whistle signaled the start of the match. Arsenal's starting line-up included the likes of Manuel Almunia in goal, Bacary Sagna, Kolo Toure, William Gallas, and Gael Clichy in defense. In midfield, Denilson, Alex Song, and Cesc Fabregas controlled the tempo of the game, while up front, Eduardo Da Silva and Robin van Persie led the attack. FC Twente's team included the likes of Eljero Elia, Luuk de Jong, and Nacer Barazite. The Dutch side put up a strong fight, but Arsenal's superior skill and experience shone through, with goals from Eduardo and van Persie securing a 2-0 victory for the Gunners. This match marked the beginning of Arsenal's successful Champions League campaign that season, which saw them reach the quarter-finals. The memory of this encounter at Gelredome remains etched in the minds of Arsenal fans, as a testament to their team's resilience and determination on the European stage.
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