Ruud van Nistelrooy Manchester United 2004-05 vs. Tottenham | Match-Worn
Product details
Ruud van Nistelrooy, number 10 for Manchester United, scored the only goal of the match as United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the Premier League at White Hart Lane on 25 September 2004. The shirt he wore that afternoon is authenticated by AGON SportsWorld with a certificate of authenticity.
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United: The Premier League Fixture at White Hart Lane
Van Nistelrooy converted a 42nd-minute penalty after Erik Edman fouled John O'Shea in the box, giving United the lead. A second Van Nistelrooy goal was ruled out for offside after he finished a cross from the left. He tested Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson throughout, including a sharp chance from 10 yards that required a fine save. The 1-0 result was Manchester United's first successive league victories of the 2004-05 season and ended Tottenham's unbeaten start to the campaign.
Manchester United's 2004-05 Home Kit in Red, Number 10
The shirt is Manchester United's 2004-05 home design in the club's traditional red. Number 10 is applied alongside the VAN NISTELROOY nameset in felt lettering. The shirt carries the embroidered Manchester United crest, Nike emblem, and Vodafone sponsor. Barclays Premier League patches are applied to the sleeves. Size L. Match-worn condition, with the fabric carrying the natural characteristics of a shirt worn across 90 minutes of a Premier League fixture at White Hart Lane.
Shirt Documentation
Authenticated by AGON SportsWorld with a certificate of authenticity. The certificate confirms match-worn status, linking the shirt to the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United Premier League fixture on 25 September 2004 at White Hart Lane. The shirt was acquired directly after the match through specialist Jeff Maysh, with connections to Bonhams and Christie's, providing documented acquisition provenance from the day of the fixture.
Van Nistelrooy at Manchester United in 2004-05, The Penalty That Ended Tottenham's Unbeaten Run
Ruud van Nistelrooy joined Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven in 2001 and became one of the most clinical strikers in the club's history. In the 2004-05 season, despite an injury-blighted campaign, he scored 16 goals in 27 appearances across all competitions and finished as the Champions League top scorer with 8 goals. He ended his Manchester United career with 150 goals in 219 appearances, having won the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup, and having been the Premier League's top scorer in 2002-03. The fixture at White Hart Lane on 25 September 2004 was a precise example of what made him one of Europe's most feared strikers: a penalty converted under pressure, a second goal disallowed for offside, and a goalkeeper tested repeatedly across 90 minutes. This shirt was worn in that performance, by a player who scored the only goal of the match.
The Match-Worn Specification
AGON SportsWorld authentication confirms this shirt as match-worn. The shirt was worn by Ruud van Nistelrooy for the duration of the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United Premier League fixture on 25 September 2004 at White Hart Lane. Match-worn status is confirmed by the AGON SportsWorld certificate of authenticity.
What You Receive
The match-worn football shirt, size L. AGON SportsWorld certificate of authenticity. Dispatched from Amsterdam by Walkouts with tracked international delivery.
Player: Ruud van Nistelrooy - Team: Manchester United F.C. - Competition: Premier League - Season: 2004-2005 - Shirt: Match Worn - COA: AGON SportsWorld - Proof: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Size: L - Color: Red - Fabric: Polyester - Sleeve Length: Short - Neckline: V-neck - Condition: Very good (VG)
How is the shirt authenticated?
The shirt is authenticated by AGON SportsWorld with a certificate of authenticity. The certificate confirms match-worn status, linking the shirt to the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United Premier League fixture on 25 September 2004 at White Hart Lane. The shirt was acquired directly after the match through specialist Jeff Maysh, with connections to Bonhams and Christie's.
Is the shirt signed?
This shirt is not signed. It is a match-worn shirt authenticated by AGON SportsWorld for match-worn status only. The certificate of authenticity confirms the shirt was worn by Ruud van Nistelrooy during the fixture on 25 September 2004.
What was the significance of this match?
Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at White Hart Lane on 25 September 2004. Van Nistelrooy scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute after Erik Edman fouled John O'Shea. The result was United's first successive league victories of the 2004-05 season and ended Tottenham's unbeaten start to the campaign. A second Van Nistelrooy goal was ruled out for offside.
What size is the shirt and what condition is it in?
The shirt is size L. It is in match-worn vintage condition, with the fabric carrying the natural characteristics of a shirt worn across 90 minutes of a Premier League fixture. The shirt features the embroidered Manchester United crest, Nike emblem, Vodafone sponsor, felt number and nameset, and Barclays Premier League sleeve patches.
How is the shirt packaged and delivered?
The shirt is dispatched from Amsterdam by Walkouts with tracked, insured international delivery alongside the AGON SportsWorld certificate of authenticity.
Why is a Van Nistelrooy match-worn shirt from this period significant?
Van Nistelrooy scored 150 goals in 219 appearances for Manchester United between 2001 and 2006, finishing as the Premier League's top scorer in 2002-03 and the Champions League's top scorer in 2004-05 with 8 goals. Match-worn shirts from the 2004-05 season document one of the final chapters of his time at Old Trafford. This shirt was worn in a goal-scoring performance at White Hart Lane, in a match that ended Tottenham's unbeaten start to the season, acquired directly after the fixture through specialist Jeff Maysh.
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