1991 Full Members' Cup final

The 1991 Full Members' Cup final, also known by its sponsored name, the Zenith Data Systems Cup, was a football match which took place at Wembley Stadium on 7 April 1991. It was contested between Crystal Palace and Everton. The winners were Crystal Palace by the margin of 4–1 after extra time.

1991 Full Members' Cup final
Event1990–91 Full Members' Cup
After extra time
Date7 April 1991 (1991-04-07)
VenueWembley Stadium, London
Attendance52,460
1990
1992

Match details

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Summary

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The contest in front of a crowd where Palace fans outnumbered Everton 2 to 1 was a physical affair which saw Palace players Andy Thorn and Geoff Thomas booked for fouls, Andy Gray substituted after a head collision caused concussion and the Everton defender Martin Keown suffering a broken nose.[1][2] The pitch itself was uneven, having hosted an American Football match the evening before.[2] The first half was largely uneventful in terms of footballing action, with Gray's 45 yard freekick for Palace in the 38th minute the only incident to come close, striking the crossbar. The second half was more lively, with Geoff Thomas scoring for Palace in the 66th minute with a diving header from a John Salako corner. Everton equalised quickly, with the Polish midfielder Robert Warzycha netting in the 69th minute. Neither side could finish the job in 90 minutes, and the game went to extra time.[1][2]

Palace took the lead in the 101st minute when Ian Wright latched onto a long kick from goalkeeper Nigel Martyn to score. John Salako quickly made it three for Palace with a header in the 113th minute before Wright followed up quickly with his second and Palace's fourth in the 115th minute. At full-time Everton's goalkeeper Neville Southall refused to receive his medal, remaining on the pitch as his teammates climbed the Wembley steps to collect their runners up awards.[1][2]

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Crystal Palace4–1 (a.e.t.)Everton
Report
Attendance: 52,460
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crystal Palace
 
 
 
 
 
 
Everton
GK 1   Nigel Martyn
DF 2   John Humphrey
DF 3   Richard Shaw
DF 5   Eric Young 0  119'
DF 6   Andy Thorn
MF 4   Andy Gray 0  54'
MF 7   John Salako
MF 8   Geoff Thomas (c)
FW 11   Alan Pardew
FW 9   Ian Wright
FW 10   Mark Bright
Used substitutes:
MF 12   Eddie McGoldrick 0  54'
FW 14   Garry Thompson 0  119'
Manager:
  Steve Coppell
GK 1   Neville Southall
DF 2   Neil McDonald
DF 3   Andy Hinchcliffe
DF 4   Martin Keown 0  80'
DF 5   Dave Watson
MF 6   Mike Milligan
MF 7   Robert Warzycha
MF 8   Stuart McCall
MF 11   Kevin Sheedy
FW 9   Mike Newell 0  69'
FW 10   Tony Cottee
Used substitutes:
DF 12   Kevin Ratcliffe 0  80'
MF 14   Pat Nevin 0  69'
Manager:
  Howard Kendall

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Soccer: Palace rewarded for the Wright reasons - Zenith Cup, final." Guardian [London, England] 8 Apr. 1991: 13. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 18 Aug. 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d "Palace claim the honours but not the plaudits; Football." Times [London, England] 8 Apr. 1991. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 18 Aug. 2016.