Neither is a 'must-watch' (except for Spurs fans, both times). But as historical documents, quite revealing.
In the 1980 final Valencia beat Arsenal on penalties. This was such a novel concept that John Motson explains it to the audience like a primary school teacher. (Shootouts had happened in various games before, but this was the first time in a Euro club final, and it was another 2 years before the first use at the World Cup). Apparently Arsenal's players had only been told the night before that there was no replay. And according to co-commentator Bob Wilson the preparation for Pat Jennings consisted of watching two attempts by Mario Kempes, using the new-fangled video machine.
The goalkeepers don't stand to one side, but behind the penalty-taker. There's not much organisation at all. Graham Rix is the 6th, not in the original 5 and obviously not ready (again, Motson explains at length the move to sudden death). Unsurprisingly, he misses, Arsenal lose.
Motson always refers to UEFA as "Yoo-fa". Four years later Brian Moore is behind the mike, and it's acquired the extra syllable, as now. I wonder when it changed.
By 1984, the keepers in the shootout have to stand to one side. It's noticeably better organised. The centre circle is still a free for all, no arms linked like today. Emotions are much more in evidence (in 1980 there's a general air of "what are we doing here?", much less so in 1984). But it's the 2nd leg, and Spurs are at home, so that makes quite a difference.
Two very famous players miss (saved) for Anderlecht. Have a stab if you want.
In the 1980 final Valencia beat Arsenal on penalties. This was such a novel concept that John Motson explains it to the audience like a primary school teacher. (Shootouts had happened in various games before, but this was the first time in a Euro club final, and it was another 2 years before the first use at the World Cup). Apparently Arsenal's players had only been told the night before that there was no replay. And according to co-commentator Bob Wilson the preparation for Pat Jennings consisted of watching two attempts by Mario Kempes, using the new-fangled video machine.
The goalkeepers don't stand to one side, but behind the penalty-taker. There's not much organisation at all. Graham Rix is the 6th, not in the original 5 and obviously not ready (again, Motson explains at length the move to sudden death). Unsurprisingly, he misses, Arsenal lose.
Motson always refers to UEFA as "Yoo-fa". Four years later Brian Moore is behind the mike, and it's acquired the extra syllable, as now. I wonder when it changed.
By 1984, the keepers in the shootout have to stand to one side. It's noticeably better organised. The centre circle is still a free for all, no arms linked like today. Emotions are much more in evidence (in 1980 there's a general air of "what are we doing here?", much less so in 1984). But it's the 2nd leg, and Spurs are at home, so that makes quite a difference.
Two very famous players miss (saved) for Anderlecht. Have a stab if you want.
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