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International football match at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Wales 0 v England 0
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International football match at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Wales 0 v England 0
International football match at Ninian Park, Cardiff.
Wales 0 v England 0.
Welsh goalkeeper Gareth Sprake tips the ball away from the challenge of England forward Alan Pecaock.
2nd October 1965
George Phillips
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
1965 2460
Media ID 21724711
© Mirrorpix
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In this print captured by George Phillips, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of an international football match at Ninian Park, Cardiff. The date is October 2nd, 1965, a time when the rivalry between Wales and England was reaching its peak. As the scoreboard reads Wales 0 v England 0, tensions run high on both sides. The focal point of this image is Welsh goalkeeper Gareth Sprake as he leaps into action to tip the ball away from the challenge posed by England forward Alan Pecaock. With his eyes fixed on the trajectory of the ball and muscles tensed in anticipation, Sprake showcases his agility and determination to protect his team's goalpost. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates not only a momentous sporting event but also reflects the spirit of competition that defines international football matches. The passion emanating from both players is palpable through their body language alone. As we delve into this nostalgic piece from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a reminder of how sports can unite nations while igniting fierce rivalries simultaneously. This photograph allows us to relive a crucial moment in football history during an era where skillful tackles and breathtaking saves were celebrated with equal fervor. George Phillips' timeless capture immortalizes this thrilling encounter forever etched in our memories - an emblematic representation of 1960s football culture that continues to captivate fans worldwide.
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