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European Cup match at White Hart Lane Tottenham Hotspur v Benfica European Cup
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European Cup match at White Hart Lane Tottenham Hotspur v Benfica European Cup
European Cup match at White Hart Lane
Tottenham Hotspur v Benfica European Cup.
Spurs bow out of the European Cup after a Jimmy Greaves goal was given to have been offside. Picture shows his " goal" with goalkeeper Perreira beaten.
April 1962
W Jones
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21426298
© Mirrorpix
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Reliving the Controversial Clash - Tottenham Hotspur vs Benfica in the European Cup
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. Step back in time to April 1962, as we delve into a captivating moment captured by W Jones. This iconic print takes us right into the heart of White Hart Lane, where an intense European Cup match between Tottenham Hotspur and Benfica unfolded. The atmosphere is electric as Jimmy Greaves, one of Spurs' revered strikers, finds himself poised for glory. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness Greaves unleashing a thunderous strike towards goal with goalkeeper Perreira desperately diving to save it. The crowd erupts with anticipation and hope. However, controversy looms over this pivotal moment. A contentious decision by the referee deems Greaves' goal offside – much to the dismay of both players and fans alike. It was a bitter blow for Tottenham Hotspur who ultimately bowed out of the European Cup that day. This photograph encapsulates not only the passion and intensity of 1960s football but also serves as a reminder that even in sport's greatest moments, fate can be cruelly unpredictable. As you gaze upon this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints, let yourself be transported back to an era when football was raw and emotions ran high on those hallowed grounds. Relive history through this evocative image that captures both triumph and disappointment within its frame.
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