Sir Alex Ferguson is best known for his time at the helm of Manchester United, but one of his greatest achievements was his work done as manager of Aberdeen.
On this day in 1983, the Scottish club claimed the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in the final against Real Madrid, with the winning goal coming in overtime off the foot of John Hewitt.
Aberdeen first got on the board in Gothenburg with a goal by Eric Black, but Madrid answered soon after with a penalty from Juanito.
Neither side could score again before the match went to extra time, setting the stage for Hewitt. The victory marked the last time a Scottish club lifted a European trophy.
Other memorable events on this day
1928: Walter Hagen shoots a 292 to claim the 63rd British Golf Open.
1946: Assault, ridden by Warren Mehrtens, wins the 71st Preakness in 2:01.4.
1966: Real Madrid defeat Partizan 2-1 in Brussels to be crowned champions of the European Cup.
1972: The NHL’s Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 4-2 in the series to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Champions: Boston Bruins.
