Home > Arsenal Football Club > Previous Season Matches > Matches 2008-09 > FC Porto v Arsenal 2008-9
Carlos Vela's Brace Sinks Arsenal: FC Porto 2-0, UEFA Champions League, Group G, Estadio do Dragao, 10/12/2008
Only Available in the UK and Ireland
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Arsenal Football Club
Carlos Vela's Brace Sinks Arsenal: FC Porto 2-0, UEFA Champions League, Group G, Estadio do Dragao, 10/12/2008
Carlos Vela (Arsenal). FC Porto 2:0 Arsenal, UEFA Champions League, Group G, Estadio do Dragao, Porto, 10/12/2008. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal FC are a professional football club based in Islington, London, England
Media ID 1359190
© 2007 Arsenal Football Club PLC.All Rights Reserved
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arsenal Football Club
> Previous Season Matches
> Matches 2008-09
> FC Porto v Arsenal 2008-9
> Arsenal Football Club
> The Team
> Players - Coaches
> Vela Carlos
EDITORS COMMENTS
Great photo capturing a pivotal moment in the UEFA Champions League group stage match between FC Porto and Arsenal, held at Estadio do Dragao on 10th December 2008. In this image, Mexican international Carlos Vela of Arsenal is seen celebrating after scoring the second goal for Porto, sinking Arsenal with a 2-0 lead. Vela, who had joined Arsenal in the summer of 2006, was on loan to Porto during the 2008-09 season. The striker's brace in this game proved to be a turning point, as Porto went on to win the match, dealing a significant blow to Arsenal's hopes of advancing to the knockout stages. The atmosphere at Estadio do Dragao was electric, with the home fans in full voice as their team took a commanding lead. Vela's first goal came in the 32nd minute, and he added his second just after the hour mark, leaving Arsenal's defense in disarray. Despite Arsenal's best efforts to mount a comeback, they were unable to find a way past Iker Casillas in the Porto goal. The Spanish goalkeeper put in a man-of-the-match performance, denying Arsenal on multiple occasions and securing a valuable three points for Porto. This photo encapsulates the drama and intensity of European football, with Vela's jubilant celebration a fitting representation of the high stakes involved in the UEFA Champions League. The image also serves as a reminder of Vela's impressive loan spell at Porto, which saw him score 12 goals in 22 appearances and earn a permanent move to Real Sociedad the following summer.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
