1993 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final
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The 1993 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was a football match contested between Parma
of Italy
and Royal Antwerp of Belgium
. The final was held at Wembley Stadium in London
, England
, on 12 May 1993. It was the final match of the 1992–93 European Cup Winners' Cup and the 33rd European Cup Winners' Cup Final. Parma beat Antwerp 3–1 and in doing so became the eighth different Italian team to win a European trophy.
The win gave Parma their first European trophy in their first European final; moreover, it was just their second season competing in European competition, and they were the first Italian team to appear in the final since Sampdoria, who appeared in consecutive years in 1989 and 1990. The most recent occasion on which a Belgian side had appeared in a Cup Winners' Cup final was in the second of Sampdoria's most recent appearances, in 1990. Sampdoria won the match 2–0 against Anderlecht, but needed extra time to do so. The 1993 edition also represented Antwerp's first appearance in a European final.
As the winners, Parma contested the 1993 European Super Cup against 1992–93 Champions League runners-up A.C. Milan
, after champions Olympique de Marseille
had been banned from European competition over match-fixing allegations.
Wembley Stadium in London
had hosted the European Cup Winners' Cup final on one previous occasion: in 1965. Londoners West Ham United won the game by two goals to nil against German opposition 1860 Munich in front of 97,974 people, the biggest ever attendance at a Cup Winners' Cup final. Wembley is famous for playing host to FA Cup final
s, as well as the 1966 World Cup final.
misjudged a corner that allowed Parma’s captain, Lorenzo Minotti
to hook the ball home. But Antwerp replied within two minutes, Alex Czerniatynski played a through-ball to Francis Severeyns
to level the scores. The Italians began to dominate the game and Alessandro Melli
headed them 2–1 ahead after half an hour. The game was put beyond Antwerp six minutes from time when Stefano Cuoghi
curled in the third.
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ROYAL ANTWERP:
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GK
1
Stevan Stojanović
DF
2
Wim Kiekiens
DF
3
Nico Broeckaert
DF
4
Rudi Taeymans
DF
5
Rudi Smidts
MF
6
Dragan Jakovljević
MF
7
Ronny van Rethy
MF
8
Didier Segers
FW
9
Francis Severeyns
MF
10
Hans-Peter Lehnhoff
FW
11
Alex Czerniatynski
Substitutes:
12
Geert Emmerechts
13
Garry de Graef
MF
14
Patrick van Veirdeghem
FW
15
Noureddine Moukrim
GK
16
Willem de Coninck
Manager:
Walter Meeuws
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and Royal Antwerp of Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. The final was held at Wembley Stadium in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
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, on 12 May 1993. It was the final match of the 1992–93 European Cup Winners' Cup and the 33rd European Cup Winners' Cup Final. Parma beat Antwerp 3–1 and in doing so became the eighth different Italian team to win a European trophy.
The win gave Parma their first European trophy in their first European final; moreover, it was just their second season competing in European competition, and they were the first Italian team to appear in the final since Sampdoria, who appeared in consecutive years in 1989 and 1990. The most recent occasion on which a Belgian side had appeared in a Cup Winners' Cup final was in the second of Sampdoria's most recent appearances, in 1990. Sampdoria won the match 2–0 against Anderlecht, but needed extra time to do so. The 1993 edition also represented Antwerp's first appearance in a European final.
As the winners, Parma contested the 1993 European Super Cup against 1992–93 Champions League runners-up A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
, after champions Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
had been banned from European competition over match-fixing allegations.
Background
The 1993 final was the first meeting between Parma and Antwerp. Both sides went into the final chasing their first piece of European silverware and the match was the first time Parma faced Belgian opposition. Neither manager had previously led a team ro a European final.Wembley Stadium in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
had hosted the European Cup Winners' Cup final on one previous occasion: in 1965. Londoners West Ham United won the game by two goals to nil against German opposition 1860 Munich in front of 97,974 people, the biggest ever attendance at a Cup Winners' Cup final. Wembley is famous for playing host to FA Cup final
FA Cup Final
The FA Cup Final, commonly referred to in England as just the Cup Final, is the last match in the Football Association Challenge Cup. With an official attendance of 89,826 at the 2007 FA Cup Final, it is the fourth best attended domestic club championship event in the world and the second most...
s, as well as the 1966 World Cup final.
Road to Wembley
| Parma | Antwerp | |||||
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| Opponent | Result | Legs | Round | Opponent | Result | Legs |
 ÚjpestÚjpest FC Újpest Football Club , earlier known as Újpesti TE and Újpesti Dózsa, is a Hungarian football club, based in Újpest, Budapest. The club's colours are purple and white... |
2–1 | 1–0 home; 1–1 away | First round |  GlenavonGlenavon F.C. Glenavon F.C. is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1889, hails from Lurgan and plays its home matches at Mourneview Park... |
2–2 (3–1 p) | 1–1 away; 1–1 home |
 Boavista |
2–0 | 0–0 home; 2–0 away | Second round |  VfB Admira Wacker Mödling VfB Admira Wacker Mödling FC Admira Wacker Mödling is an Austrian football club from Mödling. The club was originally formed in 1905 as SK Admira Vienna in the Austrian capital... |
7–6 | 4–2 away; 3–4 home (aet) |
 Sparta Prague |
2–0 | 0–0 away; 2–0 home | Quarter-finals |  Steaua Bucharest |
1–1 (a Away goals rule The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal... ) |
0–0 home; 1–1 away |
 Atlético Madrid |
2–2 (a Away goals rule The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal... ) |
1–2 away; 1–0 home | Semi-finals |  FC Spartak MoscowFC Spartak Moscow FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times... |
3–2 | 0–1 away; 3–1 home |
Summary
Parma opened the scoring in the 10th minute when goalkeeper Stevan StojanovićStevan Stojanovic
Stevan Stojanović is a retired Serbian football goalkeeper who played for Red Star Belgrade....
misjudged a corner that allowed Parma’s captain, Lorenzo Minotti
Lorenzo Minotti
Lorenzo Minotti is an Italian former football player in defender role. Minotti was born in Cesena, Emilia-Romagna.-Playing career:...
to hook the ball home. But Antwerp replied within two minutes, Alex Czerniatynski played a through-ball to Francis Severeyns
Francis Severeyns
Francis Severeyns , nicknamed Cisse, was a Belgian football striker. He played a.o. for R. Antwerp F.C., Pisa Calcio, KV Mechelen, FC Tirol Innsbruck and K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot. Severeyns was the Jupiler League top scorer in 1988 with 24 goals. He played 7 matches for the Belgium national...
to level the scores. The Italians began to dominate the game and Alessandro Melli
Alessandro Melli
Alessandro Melli is a retired Italian footballer who played as a striker.-Club career:Melli's father was a professional footballer, playing as a centre forward for Parma FC, and the son followed in his footsteps...
headed them 2–1 ahead after half an hour. The game was put beyond Antwerp six minutes from time when Stefano Cuoghi
Stefano Cuoghi
Stefano Cuoghi is an Italian professional football coach and a former player. Currently, he manages A.C. Pisa 1909 S.S.D..-External links:*...
curled in the third.
Details
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| GK | 1 |  Marco BallottaMarco Ballotta Marco Ballotta is a retired Italian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.His senior club career spanned a quarter of a century, but Ballotta was never capped for the Italian national team... |
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| DF | 2 | Antonio Benarrivo Antonio Benarrivo Antonio Benarrivo is a former Italian footballer who covered the role of defender. One of the best full-backs in the world in the 90's, Benarrivo was comfortable on both flanks, and was known for his attacking prowess, even though almost never scoring, and was sometimes employed as a makeshift... |
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| DF | 3 | Alberto Di Chiara Alberto Di Chiara Alberto Di Chiara is a retired Italian professional footballer who played for Roma, Reggiana, Lecce, Fiorentina, Parma and Perugia, as well as for the Italian national side. His brother is Stefano Di Chiara.-External links:*... |
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| DF | 4 | Lorenzo Minotti Lorenzo Minotti Lorenzo Minotti is an Italian former football player in defender role. Minotti was born in Cesena, Emilia-Romagna.-Playing career:... |
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| DF | 5 | Luigi Apolloni Luigi Apolloni Luigi Apolloni is a retired Italian football player, who last served as head coach of Serie B club Grosseto.- Club career :... |
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| DF | 6 | Georges Grün Georges Grün Georges Serge Grün is a former Belgian football defender and is now a TV presenter for the UEFA Champions League matches at RTL TVI.... |
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| FW | 7 | Alessandro Melli Alessandro Melli Alessandro Melli is a retired Italian footballer who played as a striker.-Club career:Melli's father was a professional footballer, playing as a centre forward for Parma FC, and the son followed in his footsteps... |
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| MF | 8 | Daniele Zoratto Daniele Zoratto Daniele Zoratto is an Italian association football coach and former player.-Career:Zoratto is best known as one of the AC Parma most prominent players during the early 1990s... |
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| MF | 9 | Marco Osio Marco Osio Marco Osio is an Italian former football midfielder, and currently a manager of Ancona 1905.- As player :Osio started his playing career in the Torino youth system. In 1986 he moved at Empoli, and Parma in 1987... |
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| MF | 10 | Stefano Cuoghi Stefano Cuoghi Stefano Cuoghi is an Italian professional football coach and a former player. Currently, he manages A.C. Pisa 1909 S.S.D..-External links:*... |
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| FW | 11 |  Tomas BrolinTomas Brolin Per Tomas Brolin is a Swedish former professional football player who had a successful period with A.C. Parma during the early nineties winning the 1992 Coppa Italia, the 1993 Cup Winners' Cup, the 1993 UEFA Super Cup and the 1995 UEFA Cup.Brolin also played for the Swedish national team,... |
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| GK | 12 | Marco Ferrari Marco Ferrari Marco Ferrari is a retired Italian professional football player.-External links:*... |
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| DF | 13 | Salvatore Matrecano Salvatore Matrecano Salvatore Matrecano is an Italian former footballer turned football coach, currently in charge of Lega Pro Prima Divisione team Foligno since April 27, 2010.... |
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| MF | 14 | Gabriele Pin Gabriele Pin Gabriele Pin , is an Italian football coach. He is currently working as Cesare Prandelli's assistant with the Italy, after working with him during the former's stint at Fiorentina.... |
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| MF | 15 | Fausto Pizzi Fausto Pizzi Fausto Pizzi is an Italian professional football coach and a former player. Currently, he manages youth team with Parma F.C..-External links:*... |
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| FW | 16 |  Faustino AsprillaFaustino Asprilla Faustino Hernán "Tino" Asprilla Hinestroza is a former Colombian football player. He was known by his supporters in his home country as The Octopus for his voracious appetite... |
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| Nevio Scala |
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Stevan Stojanovic
Stevan Stojanović is a retired Serbian football goalkeeper who played for Red Star Belgrade....
Wim Kiekiens Nico Broeckaert Rudi Taeymans Rudi SmidtsRudi Smidts
Rudolf "Rudi" Smidts is a former Belgian football defender. He played most of his career with R. Antwerp F.C., the oldest club of Belgium. Smidts made 33 appearances for the Belgium national football team and was in the squad for the 1994 World Cup, where he played four matches.-References:...
Dragan JakovljevićDragan Jakovljevic
Dragan Jakovljević is a Bosnian Serb striker who played for SFR Yugoslavia.-External links:*...
Ronny van Rethy Didier Segers Francis SevereynsFrancis Severeyns
Francis Severeyns , nicknamed Cisse, was a Belgian football striker. He played a.o. for R. Antwerp F.C., Pisa Calcio, KV Mechelen, FC Tirol Innsbruck and K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot. Severeyns was the Jupiler League top scorer in 1988 with 24 goals. He played 7 matches for the Belgium national...
Hans-Peter LehnhoffHans-Peter Lehnhoff
Hans-Peter Lehnhoff is a retired German football player. Since 2000, he worked as a physiotherapist/teammanager with Bayer 04 Leverkusen.-Honours:* UEFA Cup finalist: 1986.* UEFA Cup Winners' Cup finalist: 1993....
Alex Czerniatynski Geert Emmerechts Garry de Graef Patrick van Veirdeghem Noureddine Moukrim Willem de Coninck Walter MeeuwsWalter Meeuws
Walter Meeuws is a retired Belgian footballer and current manager of Egyptian Premier League side Wadi Degla.During his career he played for K. Beerschot V.A.C., Club Brugge K.V., R. Standard de Liège, AFC Ajax, K.V. Mechelen...
See also
- European Cup Winners' Cup 1992–93
- 1993 UEFA Champions League Final1993 UEFA Champions League FinalThe 1993 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match between French club Marseille and Italian club Milan, played on 26 May 1993 at the Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany....
- 1993 UEFA Cup Final1993 UEFA Cup FinalThe 1993 UEFA Cup Final was played on 5 May 1993 and 19 May 1993 between Juventus of Italy and Borussia Dortmund of Germany. Juventus won 3–1 and 3–0 to record a 6–1 aggregate victory, a record aggregate score for a UEFA Cup Final. The fixture would be repeated in the 1997...