The 1979
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,[Rangers
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and
Hibernian. After goalless draws in the initial match and the replay, Rangers won the Cup by winning 3–2 after
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in the second replay.
The winning goal for Rangers was an
own goal scored with his head by
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.
Match details
Teams
Replay
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Teams
Second Replay
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Teams
References
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1979
Events
January
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Cup Final
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Hibernian F.C. matches
Rangers F.C. matches
1970s in Glasgow
May 1979 sports events in the United Kingdom