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Aston Villa v Birmingham City League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park, 27th May 1963
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Aston Villa v Birmingham City League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park, 27th May 1963
Aston Villa v Birmingham City League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park, 27th May 1963.
Johnny Schofield, the Birmingham City goalkeeper, gets down to save under an exuberant challenge from Bobby Thomson during the second leg of the 1963 League Cup final at Villa Park. The Witton Lane Stand, undergoing reconstruction in the May of 1963, is in the background.
Final score:
Aston Villa 0-0 Birmingham City
Birmingham win 3-1 on aggregate
Bill Ellmann
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21609833
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of the Aston Villa v Birmingham City League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park on May 27th, 1963. The image captures a pivotal moment in the match as Johnny Schofield, the skilled goalkeeper for Birmingham City, fearlessly dives down to make an impressive save under an exuberant challenge from Bobby Thomson. The backdrop of this historic snapshot showcases the Witton Lane Stand undergoing reconstruction during that eventful month of May in 1963. This serves as a poignant reminder of how football stadiums have evolved over time while still preserving their rich history. With both teams giving it their all throughout the game, neither side managed to find the back of the net. The final score remained goalless with Aston Villa failing to overcome Birmingham City's aggregate lead. Ultimately, it was Birmingham who emerged victorious with a resounding 3-1 win on aggregate. This photograph encapsulates not only a thrilling moment in football history but also represents the passion and dedication exhibited by players and fans alike during this era. Bill Ellmann's expertly captured image allows us to relive this iconic match and appreciate its significance within sporting folklore.
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