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First Division Play Off Semi Final Second Leg match at St Andrews
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First Division Play Off Semi Final Second Leg match at St Andrews
First Division Play Off Semi Final Second Leg match at St Andrews.
Birmingham City 1 v Watford 0. (Watford win on penalties after 1-1 aggregate score).
Birminghams Dele Adebola scores the first goal.
20th May 1999
John Reavenall
B'ham Post & Mail
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21663874
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Reliving the Intensity - A Historic Clash at St Andrews in 1999
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. This print takes us back to a thrilling moment in football history, capturing the essence of the First Division Play Off Semi Final Second Leg match between Birmingham City and Watford. The atmosphere at St Andrews was electric as both teams fought tooth and nail for a spot in the final. On that fateful day, May 20th, 1999, Dele Adebola etched his name into Birmingham City folklore by scoring the first goal of this crucial encounter. The eruption of joy from the home crowd reverberated through every corner of the stadium as they hoped it would be enough to secure their team's victory. However, fate had other plans. Despite Birmingham's valiant efforts throughout both legs resulting in an aggregate score of 1-1, it was Watford who emerged triumphant after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. The disappointment etched on Birmingham fans' faces is palpable even decades later. John Reavenall's expertly captured image encapsulates not only this pivotal match but also embodies all that is great about football during that era - raw passion, unwavering determination, and heart-stopping moments that keep us on edge until the final whistle. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are transported back to a time when football was simpler yet equally enthralling. It serves as a reminder of how sport can unite communities and evoke emotions like no other form of
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