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English League Division One match at Molineux. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 v
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English League Division One match at Molineux. Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 v
English League Division One match at Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 v Liverpool 1.
An anxious moment for Wolves defenders and an agonising one for Peter Thompson of Liverpool as he sees his shot beat goalkeeper Phil Parkes only to be deflected past the post for a corner.
2nd March 1968
Jack Spencer
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21808007
© Mirrorpix
EDITORS COMMENTS
Capturing the intensity of a 1960s English League Division One match at Molineux, this print takes us back to a thrilling encounter between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool. The date was 2nd March 1968, and both teams were locked in a fierce battle for victory. As the action unfolded on the pitch, anxiety filled the air for Wolves defenders while Peter Thompson of Liverpool seized an agonizing moment. In this particular snapshot frozen in time, we witness Thompson's shot sailing towards goal with goalkeeper Phil Parkes desperately diving to save it. However, fate had other plans as the ball took an unexpected deflection just inches away from finding the back of the net. The tension is palpable as players and spectators alike hold their breaths, fully aware that this near-miss could have altered the course of the game. This image encapsulates not only a crucial moment but also showcases football's raw emotions – hope and despair intertwined within seconds. It serves as a testament to how closely contested matches can be decided by mere fractions of an inch. Preserved through Jack Spencer's lens, this photograph transports us back to an era when football was played with grit and determination. A must-have for any sports enthusiast or history buff seeking to relive iconic moments from one of England's most celebrated leagues.
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