1991 Full Members' Cup final
Event1990–91 Full Members' Cup
Crystal Palace Everton
4 1
After extra time
Date7 April 1991 (1991-04-07)
VenueWembley Stadium, London
Attendance52,460

The 1991 Full Members' Cup final, also known by its sponsored name, the Zenith Data Systems Cup, was a football match which took place at Wembley Stadium on 7 April 1991. It was contested between Crystal Palace and Everton. The winners were Crystal Palace by the margin of 4–1 after extra time.

Match details

Summary

The contest in front of a crowd where Palace fans outnumbered Everton 2 to 1 was a physical affair which saw Palace players Andy Thorn and Geoff Thomas booked for fouls, Andy Gray substituted after a head collision caused concussion and the Everton defender Martin Keown suffering a broken nose.[1][2] The pitch itself was uneven, having hosted an American Football match the evening before.[2] The first half was largely uneventful in terms of footballing action, with Gray's 45 yard freekick for Palace in the 38th minute the only incident to come close, striking the crossbar. The second half was more lively, with Geoff Thomas scoring for Palace in the 66th minute with a diving header from a John Salako corner. Everton equalised quickly, with the Polish midfielder Robert Warzycha netting in the 69th minute. Neither side could finish the job in 90 minutes, and the game went to extra time.[1][2]

Palace took the lead in the 101st minute when Ian Wright latched onto a long kick from goalkeeper Nigel Martyn to score. John Salako quickly made it three for Palace with a header in the 113th minute before Wright followed up quickly with his second and Palace's fourth in the 115th minute. At full-time Everton's goalkeeper Neville Southall refused to receive his medal, remaining on the pitch as his teammates climbed the Wembley steps to collect their runners up awards.[1][2]

Details

Crystal Palace4–1 (a.e.t.)Everton
  • Thomas 66'
  • Wright 101', 115'
  • Salako 113'
 Report
Attendance: 52,460
Crystal Palace
Everton
GK1England Nigel Martyn
DF2England John Humphrey
DF3England Richard Shaw
DF5Wales Eric Youngdownward-facing red arrow 119'
DF6England Andy Thorn
MF4England Andy Graydownward-facing red arrow 54'
MF7England John Salako
MF8England Geoff Thomas (c)
FW11England Alan Pardew
FW9England Ian Wright
FW10England Mark Bright
Used substitutes:
MF12Republic of Ireland Eddie McGoldrickupward-facing green arrow 54'
FW14England Garry Thompsonupward-facing green arrow 119'
Manager:
England Steve Coppell
GK1Wales Neville Southall
DF2England Neil McDonald
DF3England Andy Hinchcliffe
DF4England Martin Keowndownward-facing red arrow 80'
DF5England Dave Watson
MF6Republic of Ireland Mike Milligan
MF7Poland Robert Warzycha
MF8Scotland Stuart McCall
MF11Republic of Ireland Kevin Sheedy
FW9England Mike Newelldownward-facing red arrow 69'
FW10England Tony Cottee
Used substitutes:
DF12Wales Kevin Ratcliffeupward-facing green arrow 80'
MF14Scotland Pat Nevinupward-facing green arrow 69'
Manager:
England Howard Kendall

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Soccer: Palace rewarded for the Wright reasons - Zenith Cup, final." Guardian [London, England] 8 Apr. 1991: 13. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 18 Aug. 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Palace claim the honours but not the plaudits; Football." Times [London, England] 8 Apr. 1991. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 18 Aug. 2016.
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