The 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was the final

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match of the

1972–73 European Cup Winners' Cup The 1972–73 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup Association football, football club tournament was won by A.C. Milan, Milan after a 1–0 victory against Leeds United F.C., Leeds United at the Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Thessaloniki, Gre ...

and the 13th

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final. It was contested between

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of Italy and

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of England, and was held at

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. Milan won the match 1–0 thanks to a goal by

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. The Greek crowd at the final reacted to perceived bias towards Milan by referee

Christos Michas Christos Michas ( el, Χρήστος Μίχας; 1933 – 25 August 2010) was a Greek football referee who became the first Greek to officiate a European Cup final, the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final. He belonged at the Athens association ...

by throwing missiles during the victors' lap of honour, but despite protests, the result was not overturned. UEFA later banned Michas for life due to match fixing, although his role in this match was not investigated. Leeds, who perceived referee Christos Michas to have made a number of unfair decisions, attempted to gain a replay but

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denied the request. In recent times

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, an MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber, petitioned UEFA for a revocation of the Milan title.

Route to the final

Match details

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UEFA Cup Winners' Cup results at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
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UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Finals

May 1973 sports events in Europe Sport in Thessaloniki

Route to the final

Match details

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