1991 Full Members' Cup Final

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.

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

Match details

Summary

The contest 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 team mates climbed the Wembley steps to collect their runners up awards.[1][2]

Details
Crystal Palace4–1 (a.e.t.)Everton
 Report
Attendance: 52,460
Crystal Palace
Everton
GK1 Nigel Martyn
DF2 John Humphrey
DF3 Richard Shaw
DF5 Eric Young0 119'
DF6 Andy Thorn
MF4 Andy Gray0 54'
MF7 John Salako
MF8 Geoff Thomas (c)
FW11 Alan Pardew
FW9 Ian Wright
FW10 Mark Bright
Used substitutes:
MF12 Eddie McGoldrick0 54'
FW14 Garry Thompson0 119'
Manager:
Steve Coppell
GK1 Neville Southall
DF2 Neil McDonald
DF3 Andy Hinchcliffe
DF5 Martin Keown0 80'
DF6 Dave Watson
MF4 Mike Milligan
MF7 Robert Warzycha
MF8 Stuart McCall
MF11 Kevin Sheedy
FW9 Mike Newell0 69'
FW10 Tony Cottee
Used substitutes:
DF12 Kevin Ratcliffe0 80'
MF14 Pat Nevin0 69'
Manager:
Howard Kendall
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References
  1. "Soccer: Palace rewarded for the Wright reasons - Zenith Cup, final." Guardian [London, England] 8 Apr. 1991: 13. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 18 Aug. 2016.
  2. "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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