
Unveiling the Untold Stories of Homegrown Heroes Who Conquered European Cup Finals!
George Best (Manchester United vs Benfica, 1968)
George Best scored the pick of the goals as Manchester United beat Benfica 4-1 after extra time in the 1968 European Cup final at Wembley.
The Belfast-born forward intercepted a loose ball in midfield, drove past two Benfica players into the area and fired a low shot into the corner past the advancing goalkeeper to give United the lead early in extra time. With Bobby Charlton (two) and Brian Kidd also on target, all four of United’s goals were scored by homegrown players.
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