1973 FA Cup Final

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The 1973 FA Cup Final took place on 5 May 1973 at Wembley Stadium. It was the 92nd final in total, and the 45th to be played at Wembley, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary year. The final was contested between last season's winners Leeds United, who were one of the dominant teams at the time, and Sunderland, a second division side. The result was one of the biggest shocks in the history of the competition, with Sunderland winning 1-0, becoming the first Division Two side to win the Cup since West Bromwich Albion in 1931.

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[edit] Match summary

Sunderland established their tactics immediately from the kick off, 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 31 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 mid-way 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’s Gordon Banks in the 1970 FIFA World Cup match against Brazil.

The North East team survived more pressure from Leeds to secure a notable upset.

This final is also notable for being the only one to use an orange ball [1].

[edit] Match facts

Leeds United
White shirts/White shorts and socks
0 — 1
(final score after 90 minutes)
Sunderland
Red and White striped shirts/Black shorts/Red socks, white tops
Manager: Flag of England Don Revie

Team:
Flag of Scotland David Harvey (GK)
Flag of England Paul Reaney
Flag of England Trevor Cherry
Flag of Scotland Billy Bremner (c)
Flag of England Paul Madeley
Flag of England Norman Hunter
Flag of Scotland Peter Lorimer
Flag of England Allan Clarke
Flag of England Mick Jones
Flag of Ireland Johnny Giles
Flag of Scotland Eddie Gray sub 75


Substitutes:
Flag of Wales Terry Yorath on 75


Scorers:

  • None

Half-time:
0-1

Competition:
FA Cup (Final)

Date:
15.00 BST Saturday 5 May 1973

Venue:
Wembley Stadium, London

Attendance:
100,000

Referee:
K Burns

Match rules:
90 minutes.
30 minutes extra-time if necessary.
Match replayed if scores still level.
One named substitute.

Manager: Flag of England Bob Stokoe

Team:
Flag of England Jimmy Montgomery (GK)
Flag of Scotland Dick Malone
Flag of England Ron Guthrie
Flag of England Micky Horswill
Flag of England David Watson
Flag of England Richie Pitt
Flag of Scotland Bobby Kerr (c)
Flag of Scotland Billy Hughes
Flag of England Vic Halom
Flag of Scotland Ian Porterfield
Flag of England Dennis Tueart


Substitutes:
Flag of England David Young


Scorers:

[edit] Road to Wembley

Leeds United
Home teams listed first.

Round 3: Norwich City 1-1 Leeds United

Replay: Leeds United 1-1 Norwich City
2nd Replay: Leeds United 5-0 Norwich City (at Villa Park)

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 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

(at Maine Road, Manchester)

Sunderland
Home teams listed first.

Round 3: Notts County 1-1 Sunderland

Replay: Sunderland 2-0 Notts County
 

Round 4: Sunderland 1-1 Reading

Replay: Reading 1-3 Sunderland

Round 5: Manchester City 2-2 Sunderland

Replay: Sunderland 3-1 Manchester City

Quarter-Final: Sunderland 2-0 Luton Town

Semi-Final: Sunderland 2-1 Arsenal

(at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield)

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