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1971 European Cup Winners Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Maine Road
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1971 European Cup Winners Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Maine Road
1971 European Cup Winners Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Maine Road.
Manchester City 0 v 1 Chelsea.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ron Healey curses his luck after scoring the goal that sunk his own team.
28th April 1971
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
71 4273
Media ID 21674506
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of the 1971 European Cup Winners Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Maine Road. The image captures a moment that epitomizes the heartbreak and despair often associated with football. The match between Manchester City and Chelsea was finely poised, with both teams battling it out for a spot in the final. However, fate dealt a cruel blow to Manchester City goalkeeper Ron Healey on that fateful day. As he desperately tried to prevent Chelsea from scoring, an unfortunate twist of events saw him inadvertently score an own goal against his own team. The photograph freezes time as Healey's face contorts into expressions of disbelief and frustration. His hands raised in anguish, he curses his luck while realizing the devastating consequences of his unintentional mistake. It is a poignant reminder of how one small misstep can have profound consequences in the world of sports. This snapshot encapsulates not only the action-packed nature of 1970s football but also highlights the emotional rollercoaster experienced by players and fans alike. The intensity captured within this single frame serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained sport can be in our lives - evoking passion, joy, and sometimes even heartache. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we cannot help but empathize with Healey's plight and marvel at how such moments define sporting history forevermore.
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