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FA Cup - Final - Tottenham Hotspur v Coventry City - Wembley Stadium
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FA Cup - Final - Tottenham Hotspur v Coventry City - Wembley Stadium
Jubilant Coventry City goal scorers Dave Bennett (left) and Keith Houchen hold the coveted FA Cup aloft after beating Tottenham Hotspur in the final at Wembley
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Great moment of triumph: FA Cup Final, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Coventry City, Wembley Stadium, 16th May 1987 In this iconic photograph, the jubilant Coventry City goal scorers, Dave Bennett (left) and Keith Houchen, proudly lift the coveted FA Cup aloft after their team's historic victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium. The date was the 16th of May, 1987, and Coventry City had defied all odds to claim the most prestigious prize in English football. The FA Cup Final is the oldest domestic football competition in the world, and the excitement surrounding this annual showpiece event is unmatched. The stage was set for an enthralling encounter as two formidable teams, Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City, prepared to battle it out for the coveted trophy. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating numerous chances. However, it was Coventry City who struck first, thanks to a brilliant goal by Dave Bennett. The crowd went wild as the ball hit the back of the net, and the momentum seemed to shift in Coventry's favor. Keith Houchen then added a second goal, securing Coventry City's place in the history books. The team's fans erupted in joy, and the players celebrated their victory with an unforgettable display of emotion and passion. This photograph captures the essence of the FA Cup Final, with its raw emotion, excitement, and the sheer joy of triumph. It is a testament to the power of football to bring people together and create memories that last a lifetime. As the sun set on Wembley Stadium that day, Coventry City's players and fans reveled in their hard-earned victory. The FA Cup had come home to the Sky Blues, and they would forever be remembered as the underdogs who dared to dream and made history.
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