Central News: 05.03.1982: Aston Villa in Russia

Summary

Gary Newbon report on Aston Villa's match against Dynamo Kiev in the European Cup quarter finals, played in Simferopol in the Crimea.

Year:

1982

Duration:

0:05:45

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

16mm

Description

The match was moved to Simferopol due to icy conditions in Kiev. Street scenes in Simferopol including an outdoor market. Exterior of the team hotel with Union flag visible in the window. Interview with player Allan Evans about the poor conditions in the hotel and shots of a hotel bathroom with broken toilet and flooded floor and the bedroom. Shot of the team playing cards in the hotel. Brief shot of players warming up in the stadium. On board the team coach, Gary Newbon talks to Evans who will miss the match due to injury and Andy Blair who will play in his place. Shots of both teams on the pitch prior to kick off including women in national costume presenting them with flowers. Vox pops with Aston Villa fans about the poor food and hotels in the county. Shot of fans in the stadium. Shot of players leaving the pitch at the end of the goal less draw. Interview after the match with manager Tony Barton and players Gary Shaw and Des Bremner.


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