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| title = 1973 FA Cup |
| title = 1973 FA Cup final |
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| event = [[1972–73 FA Cup]] |
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| date = 5 May 1973 |
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The '''1973 FA Cup |
The '''1973 FA Cup final''' was the 92nd final of the [[FA Cup]]. It took place on 5 May 1973 at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium]] and was contested between [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], the [[1972 FA Cup final|previous season]]'s winners and one of the dominant teams in English football at the time, and [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], then playing in the [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]]. |
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In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition |
In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition, Sunderland won 1–0 to become the first Second Division side to lift the Cup since [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] in [[1931 FA Cup final|1931]]. It was Sunderland's last Cup win for almost 50 years until the team won the [[2021 EFL Trophy Final|EFL Trophy in 2021]]. Sunderland's team were the only FA Cup winners of the 20th century not to field any full internationals,{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} although some of their players were capped later. |
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==Road to Wembley== |
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==How the teams made it to the FA Cup Final== |
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As can be seen looking at Sunderland's journey to the final, they were frankly lucky to make it given their draws and replays, compared to Leeds Utd who blew their opposition away. |
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''Home teams listed first.'' |
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'''Round 3:''' [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] 1–1 Leeds United |
'''Round 3:''' [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] 1–1 Leeds United |
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:'''''Replay:''' Leeds United 1–1 Norwich City |
:'''''Replay:''' Leeds United 1–1 Norwich City'' |
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:'''''2nd Replay:''' Leeds United 5–0 Norwich City (at [[Villa Park]]) |
:'''''2nd Replay:''' Leeds United 5–0 Norwich City (at [[Villa Park]])'' |
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'''Round 4:''' Leeds United 2–1 [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]] |
'''Round 4:''' Leeds United 2–1 [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]] |
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''Home teams listed first.'' |
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'''Round 3:''' [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] 1–1 Sunderland |
'''Round 3:''' [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]] 1–1 Sunderland |
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:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 2–0 Notts County |
:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 2–0 Notts County'' |
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'''Round 4:''' Sunderland 1–1 [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] |
'''Round 4:''' Sunderland 1–1 [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] |
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:'''''Replay:''' Reading 1–3 Sunderland |
:'''''Replay:''' Reading 1–3 Sunderland'' |
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'''Round 5:''' [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] 2–2 Sunderland |
'''Round 5:''' [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] 2–2 Sunderland |
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:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 3–1 Manchester City |
:'''''Replay:''' Sunderland 3–1 Manchester City'' |
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'''Quarter-Final:''' Sunderland 2–0 [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]] |
'''Quarter-Final:''' Sunderland 2–0 [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]] |
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Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick-off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents, tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination. Leeds looked anxious, lacking their usual composure. The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come. |
Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick-off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents, tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination. Leeds looked anxious, lacking their usual composure. The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come. |
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After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when [[Vic Halom]] chested down a corner from [[Billy Hughes (footballer born 1948)|Billy Hughes]]. Assisted by [[David Watson (footballer, born 1946)|Dave Watson]] between two defenders, the deflected high ball was controlled by [[Ian Porterfield]] who shot home from 12 yards. Leeds, shocked, battled back with predictable determination. |
After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when [[Vic Halom]] chested down a corner from [[Billy Hughes (footballer born 1948)|Billy Hughes]]. Assisted by [[David Watson (footballer, born 1946)|Dave Watson]] between two defenders, the deflected high ball was controlled by [[Ian Porterfield]] who shot home from 12 yards. Leeds, shocked, battled back with predictable determination. Sunderland's goalkeeper [[Jimmy Montgomery]] was outstanding, defying Leeds with a string of fine saves and preserving his team's lead. |
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The turning point of the match came midway through the second half. Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry. It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear. The save has been compared with that made by [[England national football team| |
The turning point of the match came midway through the second half. Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry. It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear. The save is considered one of the greatest of all time and has been compared with that made by [[England national football team|England's]] [[Gordon Banks]] in the [[1970 FIFA World Cup]] match against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2cxmQUNmrJo|title=Jim Montgomery's Save Discussed By Alan Hansen & Peter Reid |website=[[YouTube]] |date=24 July 2014 |access-date=12 February 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19730507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title= Dream comes true for Sunderland|date=7 May 1973|work=Glasgow Herald (page 4)|access-date=23 July 2013 }}</ref> |
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The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://roker-roar.com/pauldays/navbar/1973.html|title= 1973 FA Cup Rune |
The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://roker-roar.com/pauldays/navbar/1973.html|title= 1973 FA Cup Rune|work=Roker Roar.com|access-date=23 July 2013 }}</ref> |
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The 1973 showpiece is the last FA Cup final to be played with an orange ball. |
The 1973 showpiece is the last FA Cup final to be played with an orange ball. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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[[File:1973facuphomecoming.jpg|thumb|left|Fans line the streets as the Sunderland team return home after winning the FA Cup]] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090228215214/http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=258940 Game facts] at soccerbase.com |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090228215214/http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=258940 Game facts] at soccerbase.com |
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*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml= |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080309095814/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=%2Fsport%2F1973%2F05%2F06%2Fsfglee06.xml Match report in "Daily Telegraph"] |
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Event | 1972–73 FA Cup | ||||||
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Date | 5 May 1973 | ||||||
Venue | Wembley Stadium, London | ||||||
Referee | Ken Burns | ||||||
Attendance | 100,000 | ||||||
The 1973 FA Cup final was the 92nd final of the FA Cup. It took place on 5 May 1973 at Wembley Stadium and was contested between Leeds United, the previous season's winners and one of the dominant teams in English football at the time, and Sunderland, then playing in the Second Division.
In one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition, Sunderland won 1–0 to become the first Second Division side to lift the Cup since West Bromwich Albion in 1931. It was Sunderland's last Cup win for almost 50 years until the team won the EFL Trophy in 2021. Sunderland's team were the only FA Cup winners of the 20th century not to field any full internationals,[citation needed] although some of their players were capped later.
Road to Wembley
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Leeds United
Round 4: Leeds United 2–1 Plymouth Argyle Round 5: Leeds United 2–0 WBA Quarter-Final: Derby County 0–1 Leeds United Semi-Final: Leeds United 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Sunderland
Round 4: Sunderland 1–1 Reading
Round 5: Manchester City 2–2 Sunderland
Quarter-Final: Sunderland 2–0 Luton Town Semi-Final: Sunderland 2–1 Arsenal |
Match summary
[edit]Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick-off and refused to be intimidated by their more illustrious opponents, tackling fiercely and defiantly with an unremitting determination. Leeds looked anxious, lacking their usual composure. The match itself was decided by two crucial moments that would be talked about for years to come.
After 32 minutes Sunderland took the lead when Vic Halom chested down a corner from Billy Hughes. Assisted by Dave Watson between two defenders, the deflected high ball was controlled by Ian Porterfield who shot home from 12 yards. Leeds, shocked, battled back with predictable determination. Sunderland's goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery was outstanding, defying Leeds with a string of fine saves and preserving his team's lead.
The turning point of the match came midway through the second half. Montgomery dived to palm away a close range header from Trevor Cherry. It fell into the path of Lorimer who blasted goalward from 10 yards but Montgomery managed to divert the ball on to the underside of the bar and Malone scrambled the ball clear. The save is considered one of the greatest of all time and has been compared with that made by England's Gordon Banks in the 1970 FIFA World Cup match against Brazil.[1][2]
The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.[3]
The 1973 showpiece is the last FA Cup final to be played with an orange ball.
Sunderland's FA Cup record, "Sunderland All the Way", was recorded by comedian Bobby Knoxall.[4]
Match details
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References
[edit]- ^ "Jim Montgomery's Save Discussed By Alan Hansen & Peter Reid". YouTube. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Dream comes true for Sunderland". Glasgow Herald (page 4). 7 May 1973. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ "1973 FA Cup Rune". Roker Roar.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ Tim Booler and Jessica Forster (21 July 2009). "Comic legend Bobby Knoxall dies". Sunderland Echo. Archived from the original on 27 July 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
External links
[edit]- Game facts at soccerbase.com
- Match report in "Daily Telegraph"