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Wales v Scotland at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Welsh centre-half John Charles outjumps
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Wales v Scotland at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Welsh centre-half John Charles outjumps
Wales v Scotland at Ninian Park, Cardiff.
Welsh centre-half John Charles outjumps the Scottish defence and goalkeeper Bill Brown dives in vain as the ball flashes home, 20th October 1962
Western Mail Archive
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Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21608488
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1962 Cardiff Goal Goals Header Home International John Charles Ninian Park Soccer
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense football match between Wales and Scotland at Ninian Park in Cardiff. The year is 1962, a time when the sport was filled with raw passion and skill. Welsh centre-half John Charles takes center stage as he outjumps the Scottish defense and goalkeeper Bill Brown desperately dives in vain to stop him. The image freezes a pivotal moment during the game, capturing the sheer determination on Charles' face as he heads towards victory. With incredible precision, his header sends the ball soaring past Brown's reach and into the net, igniting an eruption of cheers from fans filling every corner of Ninian Park. This photograph not only immortalizes a remarkable goal but also symbolizes national pride for both Wales and Scotland. It represents an era when home international matches were fiercely contested battles that united communities across borders. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel the electric atmosphere within that historic stadium. The intensity of this sporting event reminds us why football has always been more than just a game; it is a unifying force that transcends language barriers and brings people together through shared emotions. Thanks to Western Mail Archive's dedication to preserving these precious moments, future generations can now relive this iconic clash between two nations forever etched in football history.
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