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Carlos Vela's Debut: Arsenal Overpower Barnet 2-1 in Pre-Season Friendly, 2008
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Carlos Vela's Debut: Arsenal Overpower Barnet 2-1 in Pre-Season Friendly, 2008
Carlos Vela (Arsenal). Barnet 1:2 Arsenal, Pre Season Friendly. Underhill Stadium, Barnet, 19/7/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane
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In this photograph, Arsenal's promising young talent Carlos Vela makes his debut for the Gunners against Barnet in a pre-season friendly on July 19, 2008. The image was captured at Underhill Stadium in Barnet, as Arsenal overpowered their opponents with a 2-1 victory. Vela, a Mexican international, had joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2008, and this match marked his first appearance for the North London giants. The attacker, who would go on to make a significant impact in the 2008-09 season, is seen here in action, wearing the iconic red and white stripes of Arsenal. The first half of the match saw Barnet hold their own against the Premier League side, with the score remaining 0-0 at the break. However, Arsenal's superior quality shone through in the second half, with Vela playing a key role in their attacking efforts. In the 63rd minute, the 21-year-old set up his teammate Eduardo with a clever pass, resulting in the Brazilian forward's goal and giving Arsenal the lead. Vela then scored a stunning goal of his own in the 82nd minute, curling the ball past the Barnet goalkeeper to secure a 2-1 victory for Arsene Wenger's side. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Vela's Arsenal career, as he made an instant impact on the pitch and left fans excited about the potential of this new signing. The image serves as a reminder of the excitement and anticipation that surrounds a player's debut for a major football club.
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