1979 Scottish Cup Final

The 1979 Scottish Cup Final was contested between Rangers and Hibernian. After goalless draws in the initial match and the replay, Rangers won the Cup by winning 3–2 after extra time in the second replay.[1] The winning goal for Rangers was an own goal scored with his head by Arthur Duncan.[2][3]

1979 Scottish Cup Final
Event1978–79 Scottish Cup
Date12 May 1979
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
RefereeBrian McGinlay
Attendance50,610
Replay
Date16 May 1979
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
RefereeBrian McGinlay
Attendance33,504
Second Replay
Date28 May 1979
VenueHampden Park, Glasgow
RefereeIan Foote
Attendance30,602

Match details

Rangers0 – 0Hibernian
Report (page 24)
Attendance: 50,610

Teams

RANGERS:
GK Peter McCloy
DF Sandy Jardine
DF Colin Jackson
DF Derek Johnstone
DF Ally Dawson
MF Tommy McLean
MF Bobby Russell
MF Alex MacDonald
MF Davie Cooper
FW Derek Parlane
FW Gordon Smith
Substitutes:
MF Alex Miller
Manager:
John Greig
HIBERNIAN:
GK Jim McArthur
DF Ally Brazil
DF George Stewart
DF Jackie McNamara
DF Arthur Duncan
MF Bobby Hutchinson
MF Des Bremner
MF Ralph Callachan
MF Tony Higgins
FW Ally McLeod
FW Colin Campbell
Substitutes:
MF Gordon Rae
Manager:
Eddie Turnbull

Replay


Rangers0 – 0Hibernian
Report (page 20)
Attendance: 33,504

Teams

RANGERS:
GK Peter McCloy
DF Sandy Jardine
DF Colin Jackson
DF Derek Johnstone
DF Ally Dawson
MF Tommy McLean
MF Bobby Russell
MF Alex MacDonald
MF Davie Cooper
FW Derek Parlane
FW Gordon Smith
Substitutes:
MF Alex Miller
Manager:
John Greig
HIBERNIAN:
GK Jim McArthur
DF Ally Brazil
DF George Stewart
DF Jackie McNamara
DF Arthur Duncan
MF Des Bremner
MF Gordon Rae
MF Ralph Callachan
MF Tony Higgins
FW Ally McLeod
FW Colin Campbell
Substitutes:
FW Steve Brown
Manager:
Eddie Turnbull

Second Replay


Rangers3 – 2Hibernian
Johnstone
Duncan (o.g.)
Report (page 27) Higgins
McLeod
Attendance: 30,602
Referee: Ian Foote

Teams

RANGERS:
GK Peter McCloy
DF Sandy Jardine
DF Colin Jackson
DF Derek Johnstone
DF Ally Dawson
MF Tommy McLean
MF Bobby Russell
MF Kenny Watson
MF Alex MacDonald
MF Davie Cooper
FW Derek Parlane
Substitutes:
MF Alex Miller
FW Gordon Smith
Manager:
John Greig
HIBERNIAN:
GK Jim McArthur
DF Ally Brazil
DF George Stewart
DF Jackie McNamara
DF Arthur Duncan
MF Des Bremner
MF Gordon Rae
MF Ralph Callachan
MF Tony Higgins
FW Ally McLeod
FW Colin Campbell
Substitutes:
MF Bobby Hutchinson
FW Steve Brown
Manager:
Eddie Turnbull

References

  1. "Duncan's own goal keeps cup at Ibrox". Glagow Herald (Page 27). 29 May 1979. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  2. "Rampant Russell lifts blues". Evening Times. 28 May 1979. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  3. "Hibernian & Rangers: Memorable cup ties". BBC Sport. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
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