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Thierry and Robert, watch and learn (part two)
In recent football history the penalty attempted by Robert Pires and Thierry Henry in Arsenal’s victory over Manchester City in 2005 has become almost as famous as Johan Cruyff and Jesper Olsen’s successful attempt for Ajax in the early eighties. In the Highbury game Pires tried to set up Henry by passing the ball from his penalty, the pass was scuffed and Arsenal conceded a ...
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Great Example of That Trick Penalty Thingy With No Name
The Offside — ... . But the Euller and Douglas combo may be the best yet. It’s got flair and precision. Does anyone know if this type of penalty has a name? And if not, are there any suggestions? [spotted on 101 Great Goals ]

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