The 1983 Scottish Cup Final was played on 21 May 1983 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 108th Scottish Cup. Aberdeen and Rangers contested the match, Aberdeen won the match 1–0, thanks to Eric Black's extra time goal. Aberdeen had already won the Cup Winners' Cup ten days earlier, making the Scottish Cup their second trophy of the season.
Match details
ABERDEEN: GK Jim LeightonDF Doug Rougvie DF Alex McLeishDF Willie Miller (c) DF John McMasterMF Gordon StrachanMF Neale CooperMF Neil SimpsonMF Peter Weir FW Eric BlackFW Mark McGheeSubstitutes:MF Andy Watson FW John Hewitt Manager: Alex FergusonRANGERS: GK Peter McCloyDF Ally DawsonDF Dave McPhersonDF Craig PatersonDF John McClelland (c) MF Bobby RussellMF Dave MacKinnonMF Jim BettMF Davie Cooper FW Sandy ClarkFW John MacDonald Substitutes:MF Billy Davies FW Gordon Dalziel Manager: John Greig
Road to the final AberdeenRoundRangersHome team Score Away team Aberdeen scorer(s)Home team Score Away team Rangers scorer(s)Aberdeen1 – 0CelticPeter Weir Semi-finalsRangers1 – 1St MirrenunknownReplayRangers1 – 0 (a.e.t.)St Mirrenunknown
Media Coverage
In Scotland the Scottish Cup Final was shown live on BBC One Scotland on their Sportscene programme and also on STV and Grampian Television on Scotsport. Live radio commentary was on BBC Radio Scotland
References
See also Aberdeen F.C.–Rangers F.C. rivalry