1971 European Cup Final

The 1971 European Cup Final was a football match held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 2 June 1971, that saw AFC Ajax of the Netherlands defeat Panathinaikos FC of Greece 2 - 0. An incredible comeback in the second leg of their semi-final against FK Red Star meant Panathinaikos were the first (and only) Greek side to reach a European Cup Final. However, Ajax were too strong, winning with an early Dick van Dijk strike, and a late goal from substitute Arie Haan. This was the first of a run of three European Cup victories in a row for Ajax.

Match Details

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date = 2 June 1971
team1 = AFC Ajax flagicon|NED
score = 2 – 0
team2 = flagicon|Greece|old Panathinaikos FC| goals1 = van Dijk goal|5
Haan goal|87
goals2 =
stadium = Wembley Stadium, London
attendance = 90,000
referee = Jack Taylor flagicon|ENG

ee also

*European Cup 1970-71
*1971 Intercontinental Cup

External links

* [http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/history/Season=1970/intro.html 1970-71 season at UEFA website]
* [http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ecomp.html European Cup results at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]
* [http://www.europeancuphistory.com/euro71 European Cup History 1971]
* [http://www.ovimagazine.com/media/71-final-program.pdf 1971 European Cup Final Match Programme]