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League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park. Aston Villa 0 v Birmingham City 0
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League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park. Aston Villa 0 v Birmingham City 0
League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park.
Aston Villa 0 v Birmingham City 0 (Birmingham win 3-1 on aggregate).
Johnny Schofield, the Birmingham City goalkeeper, gets down to save under challenge from Villas Bobby Thomson.
The Witton Lane Stand, undergoing reconstruction in the May of 1963, is in the background.
27th May 1963
Ellman
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21578772
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the intense League Cup final 2nd leg at Villa Park on May 27th, 1963. The match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City ended in a goalless draw, but it was Birmingham who emerged victorious with a 3-1 aggregate score. The focus of the image is Johnny Schofield, the talented goalkeeper for Birmingham City. With unwavering concentration, he dives down to make an impressive save amidst a challenge from Aston Villa's Bobby Thomson. This moment captures the essence of football action in the 1960s - raw athleticism combined with fierce determination. As our eyes wander beyond the players on the field, we catch sight of the Witton Lane Stand undergoing reconstruction in May of that year. Its presence adds a touch of nostalgia and reminds us that even iconic stadiums like Villa Park have evolved over time. This remarkable photograph by Ellman encapsulates not only a significant moment in football history but also showcases his skill as a photographer capturing sports action during this era. It serves as an enduring reminder of how sport can unite communities and evoke powerful emotions among fans.
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