FA Cup Final 1973

by The Hex Blog

The 1973 FA Cup final was a historic football match between Sunderland and Leeds United. It took place on May 5, 1973, at Wembley Stadium in London. The match ended in a surprising upset, with Sunderland winning 1-0.

The only goal of the game was scored by Ian Porterfield, a midfielder for Sunderland, in the 31st minute. This victory marked Sunderland’s second FA Cup win; their first had been in 1937. The 1973 final is particularly memorable because Sunderland was considered the underdog against the dominant Leeds United, who were a formidable team at the time.

The match is also notable for goalkeeper Jim Montgomery’s crucial double save in the second half, which helped Sunderland maintain their lead. This FA Cup final is remembered as one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s history.

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