The 1984 FA Cup Final was contested by Everton and

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. Everton won 2–0, with one goal by

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and a controversial goal from Andy Gray. He was adjudged by many to have fouled the Watford goalkeeper

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by heading the ball from Sherwood's hands. Everton had reached the final seven times previously, winning in

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and

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. This was Watford's first FA Cup Final appearance. With the exception of Andy Gray (who had been a

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winner earlier in his career with

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and then

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), this was the first major honour that any of the Everton players in this match had collected. It also ended Everton's 14-year wait for a trophy and was the first of eight honours they would win over the next four seasons. The period would prove to be the most successful spell in the club's history. The closest Watford came to scoring was inside the first three minutes when

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miscued a shot on the Everton goal, while Les Taylor's 25-yard shot went wide and

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had a narrow miss with a header.

Match details

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External links

FA Cup Finals Match ReportFA Cup Final Programme

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