The excitement was a bit too much for this Dons supporter
With Aberdeen FC playing in Groningen tomorrow for their Europa League qualifier, we thought we’d look back at the Dons’ proudest moment; the famous European Cup Winners’ Cup win against Real Madrid in 1983.
Captain Willie Miller proudly holds aloft the Cup Winners Cup after the famous victory
11 May 1983 was the 23rd instalment of the European Cup Winners’ Cup in which the Dons bought home the title.
Alex Ferguson and Archie Knox hold the Cup
Ahead of the final game, the Dons weren’t envisioned as winners. It was their first time qualifying and Real Madrid had far more experience in high pressured matches having played Chelsea during 1971 Cup final.
Fans travel to the continent to show their support at Ullevi Statium
Proud Dons supporters however made their way to Sweden to make up some of the 17,804 football fans that flooded Ullevi stadium.
John Hewitt turns away in delight after scoring the Dons second goal
At 90 minutes, the game was tied at 1-1 before going into extra time with Aberdeen’s John Hewitt scoring in the 112th minute.
The winning players parade through Aberdeen
So, will they do it again this time round? Seems unlikely, but still, Dons suppporters will always have 11 May 1983, and this photo:
The excitement was a bit too much for this Dons supporter as he takes a rest on a luggage belt
