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Members of the victorious Cardiff City team pictured in the dressing room after their 1-0
Members of the victorious Cardiff City team pictured in the dressing room after their 1-0 victory against Moscow Torpedo in the European Cup winners Cup Quarter Final First Leg match at Ninian Park.
Left to right are Peter King, Don Murray, goal hero Barrie Jones, Ronnie Bird, Bryn Jones and John Toshack.
Cardiff went on to lose the second leg match 1-0 in Tashkent which was 2000 miles from Moscows home. The game was played there due to the Russian capital being frozen solid. It was the longest trip ever undertaken by a football club in European competition.
A replay was needed which was played in the neutral venue of Augsburg, Germany with Cardiff emerging as 1-0 winners.
6th March 1968
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21657153
© Mirrorpix
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Victorious Cardiff City Team Celebrates Historic European Triumph in the Dressing Room
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. In this iconic photo print, we witness the jubilant members of the victorious Cardiff City team basking in their glory after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Moscow Torpedo. The match took place during the European Cup winners Cup Quarter Final First Leg at Ninian Park, and it was an unforgettable moment for both players and fans alike. From left to right, we see Peter King, Don Murray, Barrie Jones - the goal hero of that memorable game - Ronnie Bird, Bryn Jones, and John Toshack. Their expressions radiate pure joy and satisfaction as they revel in their triumph. However, fate had other plans for Cardiff City. Despite losing the second leg match 1-0 in Tashkent - a staggering 2000 miles away from Moscow's home ground due to extreme weather conditions - these resilient athletes were undeterred. They embarked on what would become known as one of the longest trips ever undertaken by a football club in European competition. A replay became necessary and was held at Augsburg, Germany; a neutral venue where Cardiff emerged triumphant once again with another remarkable 1-0 win. This victory solidified their place in history as they advanced further into the tournament. This snapshot captures not only a significant moment for Welsh football but also showcases camaraderie and determination within this legendary team. It serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit
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