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Mathieu Flamini (Arsenal) Pavel Horvath (Sparta Prague)
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Mathieu Flamini (Arsenal) Pavel Horvath (Sparta Prague)
Mathieu Flamini (Arsenal) Pavel Horvath (Sparta Prague). Sparta Prague 0:2 Arsenal, Champions League Qualifier, 1st leg. The Axa Stadium, Prague, 15/8/2007. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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great photo capturing the intensity and determination of two prominent midfielders, Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal and Pavel Horvath of Sparta Prague, during their Champions League qualifier match at Axa Stadium in Prague on August 15,2007. The first leg of the tie saw Arsenal take a commanding 2-0 lead over their Czech opponents. Flamini, a French international, was in his second season with the Gunners having joined from Olympique Marseille in the summer of 2004. Known for his tenacity and energy in the midfield, Flamini was a key player for Arsenal under Arsene Wenger. In this image, he is seen in a focused and determined stance, shielding the ball from Horvath and looking up to survey the field for passing options. Horvath, on the other hand, was a Czech international and a veteran of the Sparta Prague squad. A versatile player, he could play in both defense and midfield, and was known for his tackling ability and strong work ethic. In this photo, he is seen making a last-ditch effort to dispossess Flamini, but ultimately comes up short. The atmosphere at Axa Stadium was electric as Arsenal looked to secure a strong first-leg advantage in their quest to advance to the group stages of the Champions League. This photo encapsulates the tension and excitement of the match, with both players giving their all in the battle for possession. The second leg of the tie took place at the Emirates Stadium in London, with Arsenal securing a 3-0 victory to advance to the group stages with an aggregate score of 5-0. Flamini and Horvath would go on to have successful careers, with Flamini making over 150 appearances for Arsenal before moving on to Crystal Palace and Crystal Palace, while Horvath continued to ply his trade in the Czech Republic and later in the United Arab Emirates.
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