1976 European Cup Winners' Cup Final

The final of the European Cup II season 1975/76 was held on May 5th 1976 at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels . For the first time in history there was a Belgian club in the final. RSC Anderlecht took on the EnglishWest Ham United . François Van der Elst played with two goals in the spotlight of West Ham, where he was a contract in 1981 signs.

West Ham played only Englishmen with. Anderlecht stood seven four Belgians and Dutch on the field. Even coach Hans Croon was a Dutchman. ==Match [  edit ] == Ludo Coeck came after half an hour with an injury, so the 19-year-old Franky Vercauteren could raids. At that time Anderlecht was already 1-0 after a goal by Pat Holland . Just before the break Anderlecht tied the score. Defender Frank Lampard Sr., father of Frank Jr., made ​​an error of judgment which Peter Ressel there with the ball off could. Via Ressel gave Rob Rensenbrink for the 1-1.

After the break, Van der Elst provided the lead, but Keith Robson goal after 68 minutes, right. Rensenbrink kicked Anderlecht later from the penalty spot again the lead, just before the final whistle the fast Van der Elst made on the counter for the decision. Opportunity Captain Gilbert Van Binst was the European Cup II first receive.