1970 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final
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The 1970 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was the final football match of the European Cup Winners' Cup 1969–70 and the tenth European Cup Winners' Cup Final. It was contested between Manchester City
of England
and Górnik Zabrze
of Poland
, and was held at Prater Stadium in Vienna
, Austria
. Manchester City won the match 2–1 thanks to goals by Neil Young and Francis Lee
.
Manchester City and Górnik Zabrze qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup by winning their respective national cups in the 1968–69 season. Manchester City defeated Leicester City
in the 1969 FA Cup Final
, Górnik Zabrze defeated Legia Warsaw 2–0 in the 1969 Polish Cup Final. It was only Manchester City's second European campaign. Their maiden entry into European competition, an appearance in the 1967–68 European Cup, saw the club exit in the opening round.
Manchester City played the away leg first in every round. Their first tie was against Spanish club Athletic Bilbao, who were themselves managed by an Englishman, Ronnie Allen
. In the first leg, City recovered from a two goal deficit to secure a 3–3 draw. The home leg was a routine 3–0 win. Post-match reports alleged that a scuffle had taken place at half-time between Mike Doyle and Jose Ramon Betzuen, The referee spoke to both managers, but did not take any further action.
The 1969–70 cup run was Górnik's seventh European campaign. The club had participated in the European Cup six times in the previous decade. It was their first appearance in the Cup Winners' Cup. The club had qualified for the competition on one previous occasion, but withdrew without playing a match.
with a leg injury that had troubled him since the League Cup Final
the previous month. George Heslop
came into the team as a result, though Summerbee was fit enough to be named as a substitute. Heslop was given the task of man-marking Włodzimierz Lubański, who The Guardian
identified as "an outstanding individual... ...whom Malcolm Allison considers to be in the same class as Eusebio
."
Manchester City started strongly, particularly Francis Lee
; The Guardian correspondent wrote "Lee, indefatigable and nigh irresistible continually embarrassed the Gornik defence in the early stages". Lee had the first chance of the match, a close range shot which was saved by Kostka. Manchester City took the lead in the 12th minute. Lee cut in from the left wing, escaping a tackle from Alfred Olek, and struck a fierce shot. Goalkeeper Hubert Kostka
parried the ball, only for it to land at the feet of Neil Young for a simple finish. Shortly after City defender Mike Doyle sustained an ankle injury after colliding with Stefan Florenski
. Manchester City played on with ten men for a period as Doyle received treatment from trainer Dave Ewing
, but the defender was unable to continue. Substitute Ian Bowyer
replaced him. The change prompted an alteration in formation, in which Colin Bell switched to a deeper position. Shortly before half-time, Young won the ball after loose play from Florenski, which put him clear on goal. As Young moved into the penalty area Kostka rushed out of his goal and upended him, leaving the referee no option but to give a penalty. Lee struck the spot-kick with power into the centre of the goal. Kostka's legs made contact with the ball, but the force of the shot carried it into the net to make it 2–0. Górnik got a goal back midway through the second half, but there were no more goals and the match finished 2–1.
Winning manager Joe Mercer said "the heavy rain in the second half ruined the game" and that he was "quite happy with the performance of our team, although the technical level was rather low in the second half". Gornik coach Michał Matyas blamed his side's poor start, saying the "first goal came too early for us and we never recovered from this shock."
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GORNIK ZABRZE:
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GK
1
Hubert Kostka
DF
3
Stanisław Oślizło
DF
5
Stefan Florenski
DF
4
Jerzy Gorgoń
DF
8
Alfred Olek
DF
2
Henryk Latocha
MF
6
Zygfryd Szołtysik
MF
7
Erwin Wilczek
MF
11
Władysław Szaryński
FW
9
Jan Banaś
FW
10
Włodzimierz Lubański
Substitutes:
??
Hubert Skowronek
??
Rainer Kuchta
Manager:
Michał Matyas
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
of England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and Górnik Zabrze
Górnik Zabrze
Górnik Zabrze is a Polish football club from Zabrze. The club has won numerous championships, and was a dominant force in the 1960s and 1980s. For now Górnik has the most titles in Poland. The club plays in white or dark blue - red kit, and is based at the Ernest Pohl Stadium...
of Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, and was held at Prater Stadium in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. Manchester City won the match 2–1 thanks to goals by Neil Young and Francis Lee
Francis Lee
Francis Henry Lee is a former professional footballer, who played in the 1960s and 1970s, including 27 appearances for the England national team. Lee played for Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, and Derby County...
.
Manchester City
| Round | Opposition | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions... |
6–3 (3–3 away; 3–0 home) |
| 2nd | Lierse S.K. Lierse S.K. Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring is a Belgian professional football club, from the city of Lier in the Antwerp province. Lierse has been playing in the Belgian Pro League since the 2010-11 season and they have already won the competition 4 times. They also have won 2 Belgian Cups... |
8–0 (3–0 away; 5–0 home) |
| Quarter-final | Académica de Coimbra | 1–0 (0–0 away; 1–0 home) |
| Semi-final | Schalke 04 | 5–2 (0–1 away; 5–1 home) |
Manchester City and Górnik Zabrze qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup by winning their respective national cups in the 1968–69 season. Manchester City defeated Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
in the 1969 FA Cup Final
1969 FA Cup Final
The 1969 FA Cup Final was the final match of the 1968–69 staging of English football's primary cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup, better known as the FA Cup. The match was contested between Leicester City and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday 26 April 1969...
, Górnik Zabrze defeated Legia Warsaw 2–0 in the 1969 Polish Cup Final. It was only Manchester City's second European campaign. Their maiden entry into European competition, an appearance in the 1967–68 European Cup, saw the club exit in the opening round.
Manchester City played the away leg first in every round. Their first tie was against Spanish club Athletic Bilbao, who were themselves managed by an Englishman, Ronnie Allen
Ronnie Allen
Ronald "Ronnie" Allen was an English international football player and manager. He was a professional footballer for nineteen years, between 1946 and 1964, making 638 appearances in the Football League, and scoring 276 goals. He also won five caps for England national team...
. In the first leg, City recovered from a two goal deficit to secure a 3–3 draw. The home leg was a routine 3–0 win. Post-match reports alleged that a scuffle had taken place at half-time between Mike Doyle and Jose Ramon Betzuen, The referee spoke to both managers, but did not take any further action.
Górnik Zabrze
| Round | Opposition | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Olympiacos | 7–2 (2–2 away; 5–0 home) |
| 2nd | Rangers Rangers F.C. Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses... |
6–2 (3–1 home; 3–1 away) |
| Quarter-final | Levski Sofia PFC Levski Sofia "Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria... |
4–4 (a) (2–3 away; 2–1 home) |
| Semi-final | Roma A.S. Roma Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s... |
3–3 (1–1 away; 2–2 aet home) |
| Replay (Strasbourg Strasbourg Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,... ) |
1–1 (Górnik won coin toss) |
The 1969–70 cup run was Górnik's seventh European campaign. The club had participated in the European Cup six times in the previous decade. It was their first appearance in the Cup Winners' Cup. The club had qualified for the competition on one previous occasion, but withdrew without playing a match.
Summary
Manchester City were without winger Mike SummerbeeMike Summerbee
Mike Summerbee is an English former footballer, who played in the successful Manchester City side of the late 1960s and early 1970s....
with a leg injury that had troubled him since the League Cup Final
1970 Football League Cup Final
The 1970 Football League Cup Final took place on 7 March 1970 at Wembley Stadium with an attendance of 97,963. It was the tenth Football League Cup final and the fourth to be played at Wembley...
the previous month. George Heslop
George Heslop
George Heslop was an English footballer.Born in George Heslop was an [[English |English]] [[Football |footballer]].Born in...
came into the team as a result, though Summerbee was fit enough to be named as a substitute. Heslop was given the task of man-marking Włodzimierz Lubański, who The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
identified as "an outstanding individual... ...whom Malcolm Allison considers to be in the same class as Eusebio
Eusébio
Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, GCIH, GCM , commonly known simply as Eusébio, is a retired Mozambican-born Portuguese football forward. He is considered one of the best footballers of all-time by the IFFHS, experts and fans...
."
Manchester City started strongly, particularly Francis Lee
Francis Lee
Francis Henry Lee is a former professional footballer, who played in the 1960s and 1970s, including 27 appearances for the England national team. Lee played for Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, and Derby County...
; The Guardian correspondent wrote "Lee, indefatigable and nigh irresistible continually embarrassed the Gornik defence in the early stages". Lee had the first chance of the match, a close range shot which was saved by Kostka. Manchester City took the lead in the 12th minute. Lee cut in from the left wing, escaping a tackle from Alfred Olek, and struck a fierce shot. Goalkeeper Hubert Kostka
Hubert Kostka
Hubert Jerzy Kostka is a retired Polish soccer goalkeeper, who represented both Górnik Zabrze, and the Polish National Team. Kostka participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where Poland won gold medal...
parried the ball, only for it to land at the feet of Neil Young for a simple finish. Shortly after City defender Mike Doyle sustained an ankle injury after colliding with Stefan Florenski
Stefan Florenski
Stefan Józef Florenski is a retired Polish football player, a defender of both Górnik Zabrze and Poland.He was born in Gleiwitz, Germany, now Poland....
. Manchester City played on with ten men for a period as Doyle received treatment from trainer Dave Ewing
Dave Ewing
Dave Ewing was a Scottish footballer who played in the centre half position for Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra, and briefly managed Hibernian....
, but the defender was unable to continue. Substitute Ian Bowyer
Ian Bowyer
Ian Bowyer is a former English footballer who spent much of his career at Nottingham Forest, and was part of their European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980. He has also had spells as a coach and manager...
replaced him. The change prompted an alteration in formation, in which Colin Bell switched to a deeper position. Shortly before half-time, Young won the ball after loose play from Florenski, which put him clear on goal. As Young moved into the penalty area Kostka rushed out of his goal and upended him, leaving the referee no option but to give a penalty. Lee struck the spot-kick with power into the centre of the goal. Kostka's legs made contact with the ball, but the force of the shot carried it into the net to make it 2–0. Górnik got a goal back midway through the second half, but there were no more goals and the match finished 2–1.
Winning manager Joe Mercer said "the heavy rain in the second half ruined the game" and that he was "quite happy with the performance of our team, although the technical level was rather low in the second half". Gornik coach Michał Matyas blamed his side's poor start, saying the "first goal came too early for us and we never recovered from this shock."
Match details
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| GK | 1 |  Joe CorriganJoe Corrigan Joseph Thomas Corrigan , is a former football goalkeeper who played for Manchester City and England.-Career:... |
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| DF | 2 | Tony Book Tony Book Anthony Keith Book is a retired English footballer and manager who was born in Bath, 4 September 1934. Book spent a large part of his career in Non-League football with his home town club Bath City, before entering league football with Plymouth Argyle. At the age of 31, he joined First Division... |
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| DF | 5 | Tommy Booth Tommy Booth Tommy Booth is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Manchester City and Preston North End, and was capped four times for England at under-23 level.Booth was born in Middleton, Lancashire... |
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| DF | 7 | George Heslop George Heslop George Heslop was an English footballer.Born in George Heslop was an [[English |English]] [[Football |footballer]].Born in... |
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| DF | 3 | Glyn Pardoe Glyn Pardoe Glyn Pardoe is an English former footballer who played for Manchester City between 1962 and 1974. He made his first team debut against Birmingham City in April 1962... |
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| MF | 4 | Mike Doyle |
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| MF | 11 | Tony Towers Tony Towers Mark Anthony Towers is an English former professional footballer who played for Manchester City, Sunderland, Birmingham City and England as a midfielder.... |
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| MF | 6 | Alan Oakes Alan Oakes Alan Arthur Oakes is an English footballer who holds Manchester City's all-time record for appearances. Thanks to a further six year stint at Chester , Oakes played 776 Football League matches – the seventh most in history.-Permanent Fixture with Man City:Oakes signed for Manchester City on... |
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| MF | 8 | Colin Bell Colin Bell Colin Bell MBE , is a former English football player who was born in Hesleden, County Durham, England. Nicknamed "The King of the Kippax" , and Nijinsky after the famous racehorse , Bell is widely regarded as Manchester City's greatest ever player... |
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| FW | 9 | Francis Lee Francis Lee Francis Henry Lee is a former professional footballer, who played in the 1960s and 1970s, including 27 appearances for the England national team. Lee played for Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, and Derby County... |
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| FW | 10 | Neil Young |
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| MF | 12 | Ian Bowyer Ian Bowyer Ian Bowyer is a former English footballer who spent much of his career at Nottingham Forest, and was part of their European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980. He has also had spells as a coach and manager... |
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| Joe Mercer Joe Mercer Joseph 'Joe' Mercer, OBE was an English football player and manager.-Playing career:Mercer was born in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, the son of a former Nottingham Forest and Tranmere Rovers footballer, also named Joe. Joe Mercer senior died, following health problems resulting from a gas attack... |
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Hubert KostkaHubert Kostka
Hubert Jerzy Kostka is a retired Polish soccer goalkeeper, who represented both Górnik Zabrze, and the Polish National Team. Kostka participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where Poland won gold medal...
Stanisław Oślizło Stefan FlorenskiStefan Florenski
Stefan Józef Florenski is a retired Polish football player, a defender of both Górnik Zabrze and Poland.He was born in Gleiwitz, Germany, now Poland....
Jerzy GorgońJerzy Gorgon
Jerzy Paweł Gorgoń was a Polish football player who is remembered for his participation in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was a 6'4" tall defender who became well-known in 1967 while playing for Górnik Zabrze. He helped Zabrze to five consecutive Polish cups in 1968-72.He received 55 international...
Alfred Olek Henryk Latocha Zygfryd Szołtysik Erwin WilczekErwin Wilczek
Erwin Wilczek , is a retired Polish soccer player, who is most famous for his 1960s performances in both Górnik Zabrze and the Polish National Team....
Władysław Szaryński Jan BanaśJan Banas
Jan Banaś , nicknamed Bubi, is a Polish footballer, who began his career as a youngster playing for AKS Mikołów before moving to play for Zryw Chorzów in 1959-62, and then for Polonia Bytom and Górnik Zabrze...
Włodzimierz Lubański Hubert Skowronek Rainer Kuchta Michał MatyasSee also
- European Cup Winners' Cup 1969–70
- 1970 European Cup Final1970 European Cup FinalThe 1970 European Cup Final was a football match held at the San Siro, Milan, on 6 May 1970, that saw Feyenoord of the Netherlands defeat Celtic of Scotland 2-1 after extra time. Ove Kindvall's goal in the 117th minute meant the trophy was going to a Dutch club for the first time. It remains...
- 1970 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final1970 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup FinalThe 1970 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final was the final of the twelfth season of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. It was played on 22 April and 28 April 1970 between Anderlecht of Belgium and Arsenal of England. Arsenal won the tie 4–3 on aggregate; after trailing 3–1 in the first leg, Arsenal mounted a...