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Ferencváros's Epic European Cup Run
A look back at Ferencváros's remarkable 1974/75 European Cup Winners' Cup run, highlighting key moments, challenges faced, and the lasting impact on Hungarian football.
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SportsFootballHungaryEuropean FootballUnderdog Story1970S
FerencvárosLiverpoolUefaCardiff CityMalmö Ff
Máté JánosIstván GécziTibor NyilasiGordon BanksJohn Toshack
- Why did Nyilasi Tibor miss the matches against Liverpool?
- Nyilasi Tibor, a key player for Ferencváros, missed the Liverpool match due to a one-year ban stemming from a protest against the team's management during a tournament in Toulon, France. The ban was kept secret from the public.
- What challenges did Ferencváros face beyond the football itself?
- The article highlights the challenges faced by Ferencváros beyond the football itself, including the secrecy surrounding Nyilasi's suspension and interference from overzealous officials like the stadium's main organizer, who tried to prevent the team captain from focusing before the game.
- Describe Máté János's crucial goal against Liverpool and its lasting impact.
- Máté János scored a crucial goal against Liverpool, utilizing a new dribbling technique later dubbed the "kangaroo dribble." The goal, scored in the 92nd minute, tied the game and is still remembered by fans today.
- What were the circumstances surrounding the return leg against Liverpool in Budapest?
- The return leg against Liverpool in Budapest was played at 1 p.m. to accommodate working fans and broadcast later in the evening due to the stadium's lack of floodlights. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, advancing Ferencváros to the next round on away goals.
- What is considered one of the greatest achievements in Hungarian club football history?
- The 1974/75 European Cup Winners' Cup run by Ferencváros, culminating in their elimination of Liverpool, is considered one of the greatest achievements in Hungarian club football history. The matches were memorable due to the atmosphere and the exceptional performance of goalkeeper István Géczi.