The Cup Final (1948)

Full title reads: “THE CUP FINAL“. Wembley Stadium, London. Teams coming out onto field at start of the FA (Football Association) Cup Final match between Manchester United and Blackpool. Panning shot of Stanley Matthews coming out. Top view, massed crowds, pan up to general view of field with King George II shaking hands with players. King shaking hands with Manchester United players. Crowds cheering. Manchester United kick-off. Close up shot of the two girls cheering. Walter Rickett and Johnny Carey in duel. Stanley Mortensen is tripped in penalty area and referee Barrick awards Blackpool with penalty shot. Crowds watching. Eddie Shinwell shoots into goal. Blackpool 1, Manchester United 0. Players congratulating and crowd cheering. Jack Rowley scores equaliser - 1-1. Players congratulating. Crowds cheering. General play. Blackpool attack. Mortensen scores from free kick. Crowds cheering. Blackpool kick-off for second half. Centre field play. Blackpool attacking. Goalkeeper kicking ball up-field
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