The 1973 European Cup Final was a
football
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match held at the
Red Star Stadium
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,
Belgrade
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, on 30 May 1973, in which
Ajax
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* Ajax the Great, a Greek mythological hero, son of King Telamon and Periboea
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of the Netherlands defeated
Juventus of Italy 1–0. A goal from
Johnny Rep
John Nicholaas Rep (born 25 November 1951) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a right winger. He holds the all-time record for FIFA World Cup goals for the Netherlands with 7.
Playing career
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four minutes into the match was enough for Ajax to claim their third consecutive
European Cup. This victory meant that Ajax had earned the privilege of keeping the
trophy permanently.
Route to the final
Match
Details
See also
*
1972–73 European Cup
*
1996 UEFA Champions League Final – contested by the same teams
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AFC Ajax in European football
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Juventus F.C. in European football
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1972–73 Juventus F.C. season
Notes
References
External links
1972-73 season at UEFA website
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European Cup Final 1973
European Cup Final 1973
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Euro
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1973
International club association football competitions hosted by Yugoslavia
May 1973 sports events in Europe
1970s in Belgrade
1973 in Serbia
Football in Belgrade
International sports competitions in Belgrade
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