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Liverpool verses Wimbledon. FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium
Liverpool verses Wimbledon.
FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. 14th May 1988
The 1988 FA Cup Final was the 107th final of the FA Cup.
Liverpool were the club side of the 1980s and were newly crowned league champions going into this final.
Wimbledon were the underdogs.
Wimbledon won the contest 1 - 0 with a Laurie Sanchez goal in the 37th minute and a penalty save from Wimbledon goalkeeper and captain Dave Beasant, saving the spot kick taken by Liverpools John Aldridge. This would be the first penalty miss in a cup final.
Picture shows Kenny Dalglish leading his Liverpool team out. Wimbledon players in blue, on the right, lead by their manager Bobby Gould.
Picture taken 14th May 1988
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wembley
Greater London
England
88-2560
Media ID 21862197
© Mirrorpix
Football Association Cup Stadium Tunnel 1988
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Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the iconic FA Cup final between Liverpool and Wimbledon at Wembley Stadium on May 14th, 1988. The atmosphere is electric as two contrasting teams prepare to battle it out for football glory. Liverpool, the dominant force of the 1980s and recently crowned league champions, enter the field led by their legendary manager Kenny Dalglish. On the other side, Wimbledon stands as underdogs in their blue jerseys, guided by their determined manager Bobby Gould. In a surprising turn of events, Wimbledon secures victory with a solitary goal from Laurie Sanchez in the 37th minute. The match becomes even more memorable when goalkeeper Dave Beasant saves John Aldridge's penalty kick - marking the first-ever penalty miss in an FA Cup final. The image captures this historic moment perfectly; you can almost feel the tension emanating from both sets of players. The crowd erupts into celebration while royal figures watch intently from afar. This photograph encapsulates not only a remarkable sporting event but also represents an era defined by passion and determination on England's hallowed turf. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how sport has an incredible ability to unite people through shared emotions and unforgettable moments like these.
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