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The '''''1991 FIFA Women's World Cup''''' was the inaugural FIFA-sanctioned global women's football tournament. Occurring in China from 16th-30th November 1991, the Final saw the United States defeat Norway 3-1 to claim its first World Cup.

==Background==
A common misconception is that the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup was the first ever global women's football tournament.<ref name="prelude">[https://ussporthistory.com/2015/07/02/the-beleaguered-history-of-the-womens-world-cup/ ''US Sport History'' detailing the prelude to the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup, including the lifting of bans worldwide, the unsanctioned Women's World Cups and Mundialitos, and the eventual creation of the tournament.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref>[https://fifa.com/news/remembering-the-first-womens-world-cup-final ''FIFA'' claiming the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup was the first ever Women's World Cup.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref> In actuality, the Federation of Independent European Female Football had organised the 1970 and [[1971 Women's World Cup (partially found footage of international football matches; 1971)|1971 Women's World Cups]], albeit without FIFA's involvement or recognition.<ref>[https://common-goal.org/Stories/1971-Unoffical-World-Cup2022-08-19 ''Common Goal'' detailing the 1970 and 1971 Women's World Cups which was not FIFA-sanctioned.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="prelude"/> Women's football grew as countries across the world began to lift bans on the sport, with continental tournaments such as the AFC Women's Championship also being launched.<ref name="prelude"/> Following this, several non-FIFA-sanctioned women's tournaments called the Mundialito were held between 1982 and 1988.<ref>[https://bigsoccer.com/threads/mundialito-little-world-cup-%E2%80%A2-1981%E2%80%931988.2110201/ ''Big Soccer'' detailing the Mundialito tournaments.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref>[https://rsssf.org/tablesm/mundialito-women.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the results of the Mundialito.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="prelude"/> After growing pressure for a global tournament emerged, particularly from Norwegian Football Federation member Ellen Wille during a speech at the 45th FIFA Congress in 1986, FIFA reluctantly began experimenting on producing its own Women's World Cup.<ref>[https://france24.com/en/20190626-ellen-wille-mother-women-football-norway-fifa-world-cup-france ''France 24'' detailing FIFA finally deciding to produce a Women's World Cup following pressure including from Wille's speech.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="gamechanging">[https://theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/18/womens-world-cup-game-changing-moments-no-3-china-in-1991 ''The Guardian'' detailing the success of the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup, and the United States run to the Final.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="the18">[https://the18.com/en/soccer-entertainment/remembering-1991-womens-world-cup-final-30-years-later ''The 18'' summarising FIFA's creation of its World Cup, its concerns, and how the tournament proved successful in the end.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="prelude"/> Following a successful experimental tournament called the 1988 FIFA Women's Invitation Tournament, which saw Norway defeat Sweden 1-0 in China to win the cup, FIFA announced the creation of an international women's championship for 1991.<ref name="prelude"/><ref name="gamechanging"/><ref name="the18"/> 

Still, FIFA was concerned that the tournament could become a possible commercial failure and potentially damage the World Cup brand.<ref name="gamechanging"/><ref name="prelude"/><ref name="the18"/> Thus, it originally coined the tournament the "1st FIFA World Championship for Women's Football for the M&M's Cup", reflecting its Mars sponsorship.<ref name="gamechanging"/><ref name="prelude"/><ref name="the18"/> It insisted on only having matches be 80 minutes long, as the organisation was concerned most teams could not complete a full-90 minute game.<ref name="prelude"/><ref name="gamechanging"/><ref name="the18"/> Equipment and other facilities were also not exactly up to the standards the men's World Cup enjoyed.<ref name="gamechanging"/><ref name="prelude"/><ref name="the18"/> Despite FIFA's concerns, the competition, which occurred in the region of Guangdong, China, proved to be a success, 63,000 having attended the Final at the Tianhe Stadium.<ref name="prelude"/><ref name="the18"/><ref name="gamechanging"/> The tournament is now retroactively called the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup and is thus the inaugural edition of a now-long running international football competition.<ref name="winners">[https://foxsports.com/soccer/2023-fifa-womens-world-cup/history ''Fox Sports'' listing the top four teams of each FIFA Women's World Cup.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="gamechanging"/><ref name="prelude"/><ref name="the18"/>

Qualification saw twelve nations book their place into the Finals, all of which were based on performances in respective confederation championships.<ref name="results">[https://rsssf.org/tablesw/wwc91f.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the results of the 1991 World Cup.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref> Nigeria became the sole African representative, defeating Cameroon 6-0 to also claim the first African Women's Championship.<ref>[https://rsssf.org/tablesa/afr-women91.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the 1991 African Women's Championship.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref> China beat Japan 5-0 in the 1991 AFC Women's Championship; the two nations qualified for the World Cup alongside Taiwan (represented as Chinese Taipei), who defeated North Korea 5-4 on penalties in the Third Place Playoff.<ref>[https://rsssf.org/tablesa/asia-women91.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the 1991 AFC Women's Championship.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref> The UEFA Women's Euro 1991 qualification also determined World Cup qualification; Norway beat Hungary 4-1; Denmark overcame the Netherlands 1-0 after extra time; Germany dominated England 6-1; while Italy beat Sweden on the away goals rule after drawing 1-1 on aggregate.<ref name="euros">[https://rsssf.org/tablese/eur-women91.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the 1991 UEFA Women's Euro 1991 qualification and Finals.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref> However, Sweden also qualified as the strongest performing loser.<ref name="euros"/> Germany were considered a favourite alongside China by beating Norway 3-1 in the Euro Final.<ref name="euros"/> 

The United States were also considered likely winners, the nation having beaten Canada 5-0 to win the first CONCACAF Women's Championship, consequently becoming the sole North American representative too.<ref>[https://rsssf.org/tablesc/cam-women91.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the 1991 CONCACAF Women's Championship.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="usnwt">[https://frontrowsoccer.com/2022/11/30/on-top-of-the-world-31-years-ago-today-the-uswnt-captured-the-1st-womens-world-cup/ ''Front Row Soccer'' summarising the United States winning the cup.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref> New Zealand and Australia both won 1-0 at home against each other, while demolishing Papua New Guinea.<ref name="ofc">[https://rsssf.org/tableso/oc-women91.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the 1991 OFC Women's Championship.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref> New Zealand won the OFC Women's Championship and World Cup qualification by virtue of a better goal difference.<ref name="ofc"/> Finally, Brazil's dominance of Chile and Venezuela saw it be crowned the inaugural Sudamericano Femenino champions, and inherit the only South American spot.<ref>[https://rsssf.org/tabless/sam-women91.html ''RSSSF'' detailing the 1991 Sudamericano Femenino.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref>

==The Tournament==
The 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup began on 16th November, with Group A's China facing Euro runners-up Norway.<ref name="china">[https://fifa.com/en/news/ma-scoring-the-first-womens-world-cup-goal-was-special ''FIFA'' detailing Ma Li's opening goal, and summarising China's run in the tournament.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="technical">[https://web.archive.org/web/20111227003624/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/50/08/19/wwc_91_tr_part2_260.pdf ''FIFA'' technical report providing comments on certain teams.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="results"/> Despite the success of both teams heading in, the hosts dominated proceedings.<ref name="china"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Ma Li scored the first ever FIFA Women's World Cup goal after 22 minutes after successfully exploiting a gap in the Norwegian defence, while two goals from Liu Alling tripled China's lead.<ref name="china"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Sun Qingmel's 75th strike ensured a strong 4-0 win for the hosts.<ref name="results"/><ref name="china"/><ref name="technical"/> Also in Group A, Denmark and a humbled Norway overcame New Zealand 4-0 and 3-0 respectively, while China had to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Denmark.<ref name="results"/><ref name="china"/><ref name="technical"/> China topped the group unbeaten with a 4-1 victory against New Zealand, while Norway placed themselves second via 2-1 win over Denmark, a 56th minute goal from Linda Medalen quickly cancelling out the Danes' equaliser.<ref name="results"/><ref name="china"/><ref name="technical"/> In Group B, Brazil narrowly beat Japan 1-0, while the United States almost blew away a three-goal lead in the second-half, ultimately edging out Sweden 3-2.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> They and Sweden then thrashed Brazil and Japan 5-0 and 8-0 respectively, the US topping their group with a 3-0 victory over Japan.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Meanwhile, Sweden beat Brazil 2-0 to claim second.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> 

Germany meanwhile controlled Group C, beating Nigeria 4-0, Chinese Taipei 3-0, and Italy 2-0.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Italy thrashed Chinese Taipei 5-0, but only just beat Nigeria 1-0 thanks to a 68th-minute goal from Carolina Morace.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Chinese Taipei recovered from their huge losses by defeating Nigeria 2-0, despite losing their goalkeeper early into the game.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Alongside the six teams that were in the top two of their respective groups, the top two highest-ranking third-placed teams also reached the Quarter-Finals.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Denmark and Chinese Taipei, therefore, joined the Last 8, the latter edging out Brazil on goals scored.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/>

In the Quarter-Finals, a 17th-minute penalty from Germany's Bettina Wiegmann was cancelled out by Denmark's Susan Mackensie's 25th-minute penalty.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> The game was the first to reach extra time, with the Euro champions prevailing from a goal by Heidi Mohr after 98 minutes.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> The host's run meanwhile reached an abrupt and unexpected end when a Pia Sundhage goal three minutes proved enough for Sweden to reach the Semi-Finals.<ref name="china"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Italy proved more resilient in its match, coming from behind twice to have its encounter with Norway initially end 2-2.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> However, a penalty from Tina Svensson 96 minutes in finally gave the Scandinavian side the victory.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> The United States-Chinese Taipei match was comparatively one-sided, five goals from Michelle Akers-Stahl contributing to a 7-0 romp.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/>

Despite having lost heavily to China early in the tournament, Norway redeemed themselves with a convincing victory against Sweden.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Lena Videkull put the Swedes in front after six minutes, but the nation conceded a penalty after 39 minutes.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Svensson therefore levelled proceedings, and Medalen put the Norwegians ahead two minutes later.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> In the second half, Norway further controlled the encounter via an Agnete Carlsen strike.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Finally, a second goal from Medalen after 77 minutes put Norway into the Final.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Meanwhile, Carin Jennings scored a hattrick for the United States after just 33 minutes.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Heidi Mohr pulled a goal back for Germany a minute later, but despite a 65th-minute strike from Weigmann, two further goals by April Heinrichs guaranteed a European-North American Final.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> In the Third Place playoff, Sweden put themselves 4-0 in front by half-time against Germany, which remained as the final score.<ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/>

Heading into the Final, the United States expressed confidence and motivation against Norway.<ref name="motivation">[https://nytimes.com/1991/11/29/sports/sports-weekend-us-women-s-soccer-team-s-message-no-one-will-get-in-our-way.html?src=pm ''The New York Times'' reporting on the United States' motivation towards winning the Final.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="gamechanging"/> Akers-Stahl stated that "I think we feel we are on a mission now and no one will get in our way, no matter what. If we play well, we should win."<ref name="motivation"/> In front of between 63,000-65,000 at the Tianhe Stadium, Akers-Stahl put her side in front after 20 minutes, capitalising on a Shannon Higgins free-kick into the box by delivering a header.<ref name="champions">[https://nytimes.com/1991/12/01/sports/soccer-us-women-beat-norway-to-capture-world-cup.html ''The New York Times'' reporting on the United States beating Norway for the World Cup.] Retrieved 22nd Feb '23</ref><ref name="results"/><ref name="gamechanging"/><ref name="technical"/> However, the lead was short-lived; a long free-kick into the United States box reached Medalen, whose header rebounded from the left post into the goal.<ref name="champions"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Both teams were evenly matched in the first half, but neither were able to again break the deadlock.<ref name="champions"/> However, even the United States admitted that Norway found a second gear in the second half, controlling proceedings, particularly within the last 30 minutes.<ref name="champions"/><ref name="gamechanging"/> 

Despite this, the European side could not find that second goal.<ref name="champions"/> In contrast, after 78 minutes, a lob from Higgins was intended to reach Akers-Stahl.<ref name="champions"/> Svensson attempted to intercept but made an error in doing so, allowing Akers-Stahl to move past her.<ref name="champions"/> The US forward then beat goalkeeper Reidun Seth, before calmly tapping the ball into the net.<ref name="champions"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/> Despite a Norway fightback, the United States held strong, winning the Final 2-1 and claiming the side's first of to date four World Cups.<ref name="champions"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="technical"/><ref name="gamechanging"/> Post-match, the US manager Anson Dorrance praised the Norwegian opposition, stating "Norway had the run of play and we got the break." I consider my team an excited but certainly very lucky world champion."<ref name="champions"/> While the team's win would ultimately make little impact in their home country, it did provide a boost to US credentials heading into the 1994 men's World Cup, which the country was due to host.<ref name="champions"/><ref name="gamechanging"/> Dorrance reflected this, stating "I feel what we've done here is proof to the world we are a developing soccer nation."<ref name="champions"/>

==Availability==
From a television standpoint, the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup received substantial coverage in China.<ref name="champions"/><ref name="motivation"/> According to ''The New York Times'', Chinese reporters travelled across the country to comment on the matches, with television broadcasts providing full live coverage or at least highlights.<ref name="champions"/><ref name="motivation"/> The world feed in particular was relayed across over 100 countries, with many airing live and tape-delayed match broadcasts.<ref name="champions"/> Coverage in the United States was handled by SportsChannel America, with commentary provided by Randy Hahn and Rick Davis.<ref name="prelude"/> The broadcasts were aired on tape delay and received criticism for poorly inserted mid-game advertisements.<ref name="prelude"/> 

In April 2013, Megan Dubeau uploaded the full coverage of all six matches featuring the United States. But while the champions' run is fully recovered, other game footage remains scarce. Thanks to a FIFA documentary, key highlights of various non-United States matches are publicly viewable. However, the full tapes remain unaccounted for.

==Gallery==
===Videos===
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==See Also== 
*[[1899 FA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1899)]]
*[[1903 FA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1903)]]
*[[1907 Sheriff of London Charity Shield (lost footage of football match; 1907)]]
*[[1927 FA Cup Final (lost radio coverage of football match; 1927)]]
*[[1937 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1937)]] 
*[[1938 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1938)]] 
*[[1939 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1939)]] 
*[[1947 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1947)]]
*[[1948 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1948)]]
*[[1948 Summer Olympics (partially found television coverage of London Games; 1948)]]
*[[1949 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1949)]]
*[[1950 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1950)]]
*[[1951 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1951)]]
*[[1952 Coupe de France Final (partially found footage of football match; 1952)]]
*[[1952 FA Charity Shield (lost footage of football match; 1952)]]
*[[1954 FIFA World Cup (partially found footage of football tournament; 1954)]] 
*[[1955 Scottish Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1955)]]
*[[1956 Southern Junior Floodlight Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1956)]] 
*[[1966 FIFA World Cup Final (partially found original colour film of international football match; 1966)]]
*[[1967 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1967)]]
*[[1968 Football League Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1968)]]
*[[1970 FA Cup Final Replay (partially found original ITV coverage of football match; 1970)]]
*[[1971 WFA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1971)]]
*[[1971 Women's World Cup (partially found footage of international football matches; 1971)]]
*[[1973 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1973)]]
*[[1974 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1974)]]
*[[1976 WFA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1976)]]
*[[1977 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1977)]]
*[[1978 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1978)]]
*[[1979 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1979)]]
*[[1980 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1980)]]
*[[1981 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1981)]]
*[[1982 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1982)]]
*[[1985-1986 WFA Cup (lost list of entries for football tournament; 1985)]]
*[[A Football Match at Newcastle-on-Tyne (lost footage of football match; 1896)]]
*[[Arsenal 1-1 Sheffield United (lost radio commentary of football match; 1927)]]
*[[Arsenal 3-2 Everton (partially found footage of Football League First Division match; 1936)]] 
*[[Arsenal 7-1 Hibernian (lost footage of charity football match; 1952)]] 
*[[Arsenal vs Arsenal Reserves (lost footage of early BBC televised football match; 1937)]]
*[[Atlético Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid (lost footage of El Derbi Madrileño La Liga football match; 1958)]] 
*[[Barbados 4–2 Grenada (partially found soccer match footage; 1994)]] 
*[[Barnet 3-2 Wealdstone (lost footage of Athenian League football match; 1946)]]
*[[Bedford Town 1-2 Arsenal (partially found footage of FA Cup match; 1956)]]
*[[Blackpool 0-1 Bolton Wanderers (lost footage of Football League First Division match; 1960)]]
*[[Brazil 2-0 Italy (lost footage of international football match; 1956)]] 
*[[Brian Clough's Football Fortunes (lost DOS port of football management game; 1987)]]
*[[Carlisle United 2-1 Plymouth Argyle (partially found footage of Football League Third Division match; 1999)]] 
*[[Charlton Athletic 1-0 Blackburn Rovers (lost footage of FA Cup match; 1947)]]
*[[Chelsea 1-1 Burnley (partially found footage of FA Cup match; 1956)]]
*[[Chelsea 2-0 Sparta Prague (lost footage of international football match; 1957)]]
*[[Club América 0-4 Italy (lost footage of international football match; 1970)]]
*[[Corinthians 1-3 Newcastle United (lost radio coverage of FA Cup match; 1927)]] 
*[[England 0-1 Scotland (partially found footage of international football match; 1938)]]
*[[England 1-0 Scotland (lost footage of Schools' International football match; 1952)]] 
*[[England 1-1 Scotland (partially found footage of international football match; 1947)]]
*[[England 1-2 Scotland (lost footage of international football match; 1903)]]
*[[England 1-3 Scotland (partially found footage of international football match; 1949)]] 
*[[England 2-0 Italy (partially found footage of international football match; 1949)]]
*[[England 2-1 Argentina (partially found footage of international football match; 1951)]]
*[[England 2-2 Austria (partially found footage of international football match; 1951)]]
*[[England 2-2 France (partially found footage of international football match; 1951)]]
*[[England 2-2 Yugoslavia (partially found footage of international football match; 1950)]] 
*[[England 3-0 France (partially found footage of international football match; 1947)]] 
*[[England 3-0 Rest of Europe (partially found footage of international football match; 1938)]]
*[[England 6-0 Switzerland (partially found footage of international football match; 1948)]] 
*[[Falkirk 3-2 Newcastle United (lost footage of football match; 1953)]]
*[[FC St. Pauli 3-4 Hamborn 07 (lost footage of DFB-Pokal football match; 1952)]] 
*[[FIFA Soccer 2002 (lost build of cancelled Game Boy Advance port of football game; existence unconfirmed; 2001-2002)]]
*[[France 3-1 West Germany (partially found footage of international football match; 1952)]]
*[[France 6-3 Belgium (partially found footage of FIFA World Cup qualifying match; 1956)]] 
*[[Hallo! Bundesliga (lost GolTV series; mid 2000s-mid 2010s)]]
*[[Hamburger SV 4-3 Altona 93 (lost footage of Oberliga Nord football match; 1952)]]
*[[Hero to Zero (partially found BBC One children's football drama show; 2000)]] 
*[[Juventus 1-7 A.C. Milan (partially found footage of Serie A football match; 1950)]]
*[[The Kaiser Conspiracy (lost unfinished Dermot Morgan novel; 1990s)]]
*[[Liverpool vs Sheffield United (lost footage of FA Cup Semi-Final matches; 1899)]]
*[[Lowestoft Town 3-0 AFC Hornchurch (partially found footage of Isthmian League Premier Division play-off final; 2014)]]
*[[Manchester United Championship Soccer (lost build of cancelled Sega Mega Drive port of football game; 1995)]]
*[[Mexico 2-0 Italy (lost footage of international football match; 1970)]]
*[[Miracle of the Magyars (lost Dermot Morgan screenplay of unmade football drama film; 1990s)]]
*[[National Professional Soccer League (partially found footage of soccer matches; 1967)]]
*[[Netherlands 0-0 Sweden (lost footage of international football match; 1952)]]
*[[Premier League All Stars (partially found Sky One charity football tournament; 2007)]]
*[[PSV Eindhoven 2-1 E.V.V. Eindhoven (lost footage of Netherlands Football League Championship match; 1950)]]
*[[Quiz Ball (partially found BBC One football-based quiz show; 1966-1972)]]
*[[Re-united (lost Dermot Morgan script of unmade football sitcom; 1990s)]]
*[[Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona (partially found footage of El Clásico La Liga football match; 1959)]]
*[[Real Madrid 3-0 Racing Santander (lost footage of La Liga football match; 1954)]]
*[[San Lorenzo de Almagro 1-1 River Plate (lost footage of Argentine Primera División football match; 1951)]]
*[[Scotland 1-2 England (lost radio coverage of international football match; 1927)]] 
*[[Scottish Universities 1-1 English Universities (lost footage of international football match; 1952)]] 
*[[Serbia vs Albania (found footage of abandoned UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match; 2014)]]
*[[Stade de Reims 2-1 FC Metz (partially found footage of French Division 1 football match; 1956)]]
*[[Turkey 1-2 Soviet Union (lost footage of 1962 FIFA World Cup qualifying match; 1961)]] 
*[[United! (lost British soap opera; 1965-1967)]]
*[[Wales 1-1 England (partially found footage of international football match; 1951)]]
*[[Walthamstow Avenue 0-2 Queen's Park (lost footage of friendly football match; 1951)]]
*[[West Ham United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (partially found footage of FA Cup match; 1956)]]

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