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Boca Juniors beat Mönchengladbach to win Intercontinental trophy
Boca Juniors defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-2 on aggregate to win the 1977 Intercontinental Cup. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, Boca produced a remarkable away performance, scoring three first-half goals in Germany to claim their first world club title.
Champions Everton Begin New Era with Charity Shield Victory
Reigning champions Everton defeated Coventry City 1-0 in the 1987 FA Charity Shield, with Wayne Clarke scoring the only goal at Wembley. The victory marked Colin Harvey’s first competitive match in charge of Everton and added another trophy to the club’s successful 1980s era.
Kanu and Parlour Inspire Arsenal’s Wembley Comeback Against United
Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the 1999 FA Charity Shield, ending the treble winners’ 33-game unbeaten run. After David Beckham’s free-kick gave United the lead, Nwankwo Kanu’s penalty and Ray Parlour’s late strike completed a memorable comeback at Wembley.
Arsenal win 14th FA Cup after Aubameyang brace
Arsenal won a record 14th FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Covid-delayed 2020 final at Wembley. After falling behind to Christian Pulisic’s early goal, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to complete the comeback and deliver Mikel Arteta his first trophy as Arsenal manager.