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Englands Malcolm MacDonald scores a disallowed goal in the fog during the abandoned game against Czechoslovakia in 1975
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Englands Malcolm MacDonald scores a disallowed goal in the fog during the abandoned game against Czechoslovakia in 1975
Football - 1976 European Championship Qualifier - Group One: Czechoslovakia vs. England (Abandoned)
Englands Malcolm MacDonald scores in the fog but the goal is disallowed at Tehelne Pole (Slovan), Bratislava.
The match was abandoned after 17 minutes due to the severity of the fog, with the score at 0-0. The match was played the next day, with Czechslovakia winning 2-1
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In this print captured by Colorsport Images, we witness a moment of both triumph and disappointment. The year is 1975, and England's Malcolm MacDonald finds himself amidst a dense fog during the European Championship Qualifier against Czechoslovakia. As the ball soars through the misty air, MacDonald skillfully directs it into the net, celebrating what he believes to be a well-deserved goal. However, fate has other plans as the referee disallows his effort due to unclear visibility caused by the thick fog that engulfs Tehelne Pole (Slovan), Bratislava. This disallowed goal becomes symbolic of the challenges faced in this abandoned match after just 17 minutes of play. The severity of the fog forces officials to halt proceedings with an equal scoreline of 0-0. Yet, football's spirit prevails as these determined teams return to battle on another day. Undeterred by their previous encounter being cut short, they resume their contest with renewed vigor. Ultimately, Czechoslovakia emerges victorious with a final scoreline reading 2-1. This photograph not only captures an iconic moment in football history but also serves as a reminder that even when circumstances conspire against us, determination can lead us back onto our chosen path towards success or redemption.
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