Wolves v Ferencvaros, UEFA Cup Semi-final 2nd Leg, 19th April 1972

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After a 2-2 draw in the First Leg of their UEFA Cup Semi-final against Hungarian side Ferencvaros, Wolves were back at Molineux two weeks later for the return fixture on 19th April 1972. On their way to the semi-final, Wolves had travelled extensively throughout Europe (including a lengthy trip behind the Iron Curtain to play Carl Zeiss Jena) and had particularly excelled in their conquest of Juventus at the quarter-final stage - a second leg victory at Molineux before a crowd of 40,421 followed a highly creditable 1-1 draw in Turin. The 1971-72 season was the first full season of the potent Derek Dougan and John Richards strike partnership that plundered over ninety goals between them in 1971-72 and the following season - a total that was helped immeasureably by the creative brilliance of winger Dave Wagstaffe. 'The Doog' was at his most prolific in Europe; his impressive nine goal haul in the 1971-72 UEFA Cup competition ultimately helped Wolves to an appearance in the final against Tottenham Hotspur (https://youtu.be/idAt9RQeSL4?list=PLQ4CBN9_CCW8qLeDZ3e9SFQaX5tMgcHHu) and would ensure his place as the all-time leading goalscorer for Wolves in European competition with a total of twelve goals. Ferencvaros, managed by Ferenc Csanádi, included in their team the legendary centre-forward Flórián Albert. 'The Emperor' was joint top-scorer at the 1962 World Cup with four goals for Hungary and subsequently became European Footballer of the Year in 1967. He spent his entire career at Ferencvaros and scored a remarkable 256 goals in 351 appearances for Fradi and 31 goals in 75 matches for his national team. With commentary of the brief highlights provided by Hugh Johns, over 28,000 at Molineux witnessed a dramatic match with Ferencvaros awarded a late penalty and the chance to draw level on aggregate...