Moments later, Jens Lehmann showed extraordinary reactions to save at the near post from Andy Reid's low drive.
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Hodgson's team included players such as Matt Le Tissier, Ledley King and former Germany and Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.
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With Luis Garcia calling for the ball, Riise opted to shoot, an effort deflected away by Jens Lehmann's feet.
Clinton Morrison, on for the injured Carter, was foiled by Jens Lehmann on 67 minutes after being released by Pandiani.
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Southampton were furious, especially after they had penalty claims denied when Brett Ormerod looked to be fouled by Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.
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Jens Lehmann's weak clearance was intercepted by Joey Barton that enabled Michael Johnson to thread the ball in for Beasley to finish.
Stuttgart's veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann saw red as he conceded the late spot kick, stepping on the foot of Mainz striker Aristide Bance.
It was LuaLua who had the first clear shot of the game, although his seventh-minute effort was a mile high of Jens Lehmann's goal.
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But Rangers levelled 13 minutes from time when Bougherra worked a one-two with Jerome Rothen before driving past the out-stretched hands of Jens Lehmann.
Xabi Alonso's quick free-kick found Aurelio, and Crouch soared to meet his perfect cross to send a brilliant header high past the diving Jens Lehmann.
Almunia has been in impressive form having kept 11 clean sheets in 22 games this season, relegating Germany international Jens Lehmann to the substitutes' bench.
Until that point, the Blues had enjoyed the territorial advantage and Jiri Jarosik tested Jens Lehmann with a right-foot shot that the German keeper tipped wide.
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Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, who saved from Roberto Ayala and Esteban Cambiasso to set up the shoot-out win, said Germany's past shoot-out success had helped himm.
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And that was just one of a number of fine displays this campaign from the Spaniard, who overtook Jens Lehmann as the club's first-choice keeper last term.
And a dreadful clearance from Jens Lehmann resulted in Jonathan Spector finding space on the right but his driven cross was headed over at the near post by Benayoun.
Kroos hit the post in the 32nd minute then made the second goal seven minutes later with a diagonal pass to Eren Derdiyok, who headed past Jens Lehmann from eight meters.
When Robson replaced Kanu with Darren Moore it seemed as if he was happy with a point, but Carter had other ideas, rifling a wonderful shot beyond Jens Lehmann's despairing dive.
Former Gunner Bentley, perhaps with a point to prove to his former boss, stung the hands of Jens Lehmann from distance on three occasions and shone on his return to north London.
Germany defender Serdar Tasci's 63rd-minute header gave Stuttgart hope of a first league win since September, but Austria defender Christian Fuchs earned a point when he beat goalkeeper Jens Lehmann with a stunning free-kick.
Dortmund skipper Kohler tried to steer a cross from Gabriel Amato back to his keeper Jens Lehmann, but instead the highly rated international defender only succeeded in skewing the ball into his own net.
If he does, 41-year-old Jens Lehmann will drop to the substitutes bench - unless Manuel Almunia, who deputised for Szczesny until hurting a knee in the warm-up for the Blackpool game, is passed fit.
But it was the away side who took the lead on 25 minutes when Campbell's horrific attempted clearance allowed Reo-Coker a free run on goal from which the skipper coolly slotted past Jens Lehmann.
Simao made Jens Lehmann work for the first time when he found himself well placed on the right-hand side of the area following good build-up play from Pepe and Deco, but the former Arsenal stopper was equal to the Atletico Madrid winger's effort.
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