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FA Cup Final: Coventry City's Upset Win Over Tottenham Hotspur - Nick Pickering's Cross Deflects Off Gary Mabbutt for the Game-Winning Goal
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FA Cup Final: Coventry City's Upset Win Over Tottenham Hotspur - Nick Pickering's Cross Deflects Off Gary Mabbutt for the Game-Winning Goal
Coventry Citys Nick Pickering (third r) and Lloyd McGrath (l) celebrate after Tottenham Hotspurs Gary Mabbutt (c, bending) deflected McGraths cross into his own net for the winning goal, to the disappointment of Tottenhams Chris Hughton (r), Richard Gough (second r), Ray Clemence (c, on floor) and Mitchell Thomas (second l)
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Great photo capturing the dramatic moment when Coventry City secured a shocking upset over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup Final on May 16,1987. In this iconic image, Coventry City's Nick Pickering (third from right) delights in the success of his cross that took an unfortunate deflection off Tottenham Hotspur's Gary Mabbutt (center, bending) and into his own net for the game-winning goal. The disappointment on the faces of Tottenham players Chris Hughton (right), Richard Gough (second from right), Ray Clemence (center, on the floor), and Mitchell Thomas (second from left) is palpable. This FA Cup Final was a memorable one for Coventry City fans, as their team defied the odds and defeated the favored Tottenham Hotspur squad. The underdogs played with determination and skill, and their hard work paid off in the final moments of the match. This photograph encapsulates the excitement and emotion of the moment, with Pickering and McGrath celebrating their victory while the Tottenham players react in disbelief. The FA Cup Final is one of the most prestigious competitions in English football, and this upset win by Coventry City remains a cherished memory for the club and its supporters. This classic image, captured by PA Photos, is a testament to the unpredictability and thrill of the beautiful game.
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