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Date 16/02/1972
Northern Ireland v Spain 1972 – First Away Match Ever Troubles + George Best
Here we have a genuine football programme for Northern Ireland v Spain, dated Wednesday 16 February 1972. Honours were even in this European Championship qualifier match, which finished 1-1.
This is a Northern Ireland football programme. Northern Ireland's goals came from Morgan in front of a crowd of 19,925 at Boothferry Park.
Whether you collect a single club or the wider world of football memorabilia, this is a genuine original worth adding to the shelf.
| Competition | European Championship qualifier (1971/72) |
|---|---|
| Result | Northern Ireland 1-1 Spain |
| Played in | Boothferry Park, Kingston upon Hull, England |
| Northern Ireland scorers | Morgan |
| Spain scorers | Rojo |
| Attendance | 19,925 |
| Referee | Jack Taylor (England) |
The first home international match to be played away from home – because of the Troubles it was moved to Hull. George Best played in this game.
Condition: V Good, vlcr, slrs
Did you know?
- This was international meeting number 5 between the sides – the previous 4 had produced 0 Northern Ireland wins, 3 for Spain and 1 draw.
- In the late 1970s Liverpool (1977, 1978) and Nottingham Forest (1979) won the European Cup in successive seasons.
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SKU: 14439
