Manchester Utd v Millwall
The FA Cup Final
Millennium Stadium
22 May 2004


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The 1953 Final was hyped as 38-year-old Stanley Matthews’ last chance of getting a Cup winners’ medal – but his Blackpool side were 3-1 down after 55 minutes and the ‘Wizard of the Dribble’ was somewhat subdued.

However, in the nick of time, back came the old Matthews Magic as he supplied the cross from which Stan Mortensen pulled the Seasiders back into the game.

With two minutes remaining, Mortensen scored again but the greatest drama was yet to come.

Matthews gathered the ball, beat Banks and Barrass, reached the by-line and crossed to Bill Perry who fired in Blackpool’s winner.

Stan had his medal at last and the ‘Matthews Final’ was etched into Wembley folklore.