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1964-65 European Cup Winners' Cup Semi-final vs Barcelona

West Ham United's 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup triumph

West Ham United won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1965, defeating TSV 1860 Munich 2–0 in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Quick Facts

Competition
European Cup Winners' Cup, Semi-final
Season
1964–65
Opponent
FC Barcelona
First leg venue
Boleyn Ground (Upton Park), London
Manager
Ron Greenwood
Captain
Bobby Moore

Lore & Background

The club's first European trophy came in the 1964–65 season, when they won the European Cup Winners' Cup. The team, led by Bobby Moore, beat holders Barcelona in the semi-finals before overcoming TSV 1860 Munich in the final.

Reader's Guide

West Ham United's 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup triumph is one of five major honours in the club's history. The club also finished runner-up in the same competition in 1976.

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