1985 FA Cup Final vs Everton
Whiteside's extra-time curler denies Everton a treble.
The 1985 FA Cup final, the 104th, took place on 18 May 1985 at Wembley Stadium between Manchester United and holders Everton. United won 1–0 with an extra-time goal by Norman Whiteside, who curled the ball past Neville Southall after a run from the right.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 18 May 1985
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Score
- Everton 0–1 Manchester United (a.e.t.)
- Scorer
- Norman Whiteside 110'
- Attendance
- 100,000
- Referee
- Peter Willis
Facts from the source article.
Background
Everton were chasing an unprecedented treble, having won the First Division by 13 points with three games to spare and beaten Rapid Wien in the Cup Winners' Cup final in Rotterdam three days earlier. United had finished fourth in the league and reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals. Whiteside's goal came in the 110th minute in front of 100,000.
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