Video clip of George Best, 1966 Manchester United vs Benfica goal
It’s not the best quality image you’ve ever seen but here it is anyway. George Best was instrumental in 1966 when United beat Benfica in the European Cup quarter-final, second-leg at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon, Portugal.
Last night was not one to remember for United but in 1966 United cruised to a 5-1 win. United were away in Lisbon who, the best team in Europe at the time, seemed set after a 3-2 first-leg lead.
Within 10 minutes of the start United were 2-0 up. Best's two goals started the flood gates as they put 5 past Benfica for the win. It was the first defeat Benfica had ever suffered in the European Cup at their home ground.
Best’s run from the halfway line was a classic, leaving defenders bamboozled wake before passing the keeper for a neat finish.
Last night was not one to remember for United but in 1966 United cruised to a 5-1 win. United were away in Lisbon who, the best team in Europe at the time, seemed set after a 3-2 first-leg lead.
Within 10 minutes of the start United were 2-0 up. Best's two goals started the flood gates as they put 5 past Benfica for the win. It was the first defeat Benfica had ever suffered in the European Cup at their home ground.
Best’s run from the halfway line was a classic, leaving defenders bamboozled wake before passing the keeper for a neat finish.
Labels: Greatest Goals Ever Series
by Football Commentator at 12/08/2005 07:45:00 PM
1 Comments:
Post a Comment
brilliant, thanks for posting it!
Post a Comment
<< Home