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FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Fifth Replay at Villa Park
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FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Fifth Replay at Villa Park
FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Fifth Replay at Villa Park.
Alvechurch 1 v Oxford City 0.
Champagne time at Villa Park...and its Villa Chairman Mr. Douglas Ellis pouring it - for Alvechurch.
The amateurs, through to the first round of the FA Cup after 11 hours of football, had been prepared for this moment throughout their six matches in the qualifying round...the champagne had travelled 450 miles with them.
The tie took over 11 hours and six matches to complete, making it the longest cup tie in the competitions history.
22nd November, 1971
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21622126
© Mirrorpix
Achievement Alcohol Champagne Only Men Records Success Team Victorious
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness a historic moment at Villa Park during the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round Fifth Replay. Alvechurch emerges triumphant with a 1-0 victory over Oxford City, and it's none other than Villa Chairman Mr. Douglas Ellis who is pouring champagne to celebrate their remarkable achievement. The journey for these amateurs has been nothing short of extraordinary. Throughout six matches in the qualifying round, they had prepared themselves for this very moment. The taste of success was sweet as the champagne had traveled an impressive 450 miles alongside them. This match will forever be etched in football history as the longest cup tie ever recorded in the competition's rich heritage. It took over 11 hours and six grueling matches to reach this glorious outcome. Captured within this image are not just men celebrating their hard-fought victory but also a testament to determination, perseverance, and teamwork. Their accomplishment serves as an inspiration to all aspiring athletes and reminds us that even against all odds, dreams can become reality. As we delve into this snapshot from November 22nd, 1971, let us raise our glasses to Alvechurch's incredible journey and toast their indomitable spirit on that unforgettable day at Villa Park.
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