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Quiz about A Decade of UK Soccer  1990s
Quiz about A Decade of UK Soccer  1990s

A Decade of UK Soccer : 1990s Trivia Quiz


A question on each season in British soccer from 1989-90 to 1998-99.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Dizart
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
238,987
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1882
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Question 1 of 10
1. 1989-90: The Scottish FA Cup Final between Aberdeen and Celtic created history when which "first" occurred? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 1990-91: Arsenal were crowned champions of England despite having to overcome what "handicap"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 1991-92: This season saw the last-ever edition of the Football League Division One championship, before the advent of the FA Premiership the following season. Who were the last champions of England under the old format? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 1992-93: This season saw history witnessed when the same 2 teams contested both of England's major cup finals, the League Cup and FA Cup. Who were the 2 teams involved? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 1993-94: The Scottish FA Cup final saw Dundee United win the trophy for the first time in their history. Who did they defeat in the final? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 1994-95: The Scottish League Cup Final saw a major upset when Celtic lost to which lower-division team? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 1995-96: Manchester United lifted the English Premiership title after which of their rivals threw away a 12-point advantage in the closing weeks of the season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 1996-97: Chelsea lifted the English FA Cup, defeating Middlesbrough 2-0. Which player helped them on their way by scoring the fastest FA Cup Final goal in history? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 1997-98: Celtic ended Rangers' bid for a tenth successive Scottish League title. Which manager led them to the title in his first season in charge at Celtic Park? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 1998-99: Manchester United edged out Arsenal for the English title, defeating which of Arsenal's London neighbours in the last game of the season to win the championship by a single point? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 1989-90: The Scottish FA Cup Final between Aberdeen and Celtic created history when which "first" occurred?

Answer: First final to be decided by a penalty shoot-out

Aberdeen won 9-8 on penalties after the game had finished goalless after extra-time.
2. 1990-91: Arsenal were crowned champions of England despite having to overcome what "handicap"?

Answer: Arsenal had 2 points deducted after a mass brawl in a game against Manchester United

Despite receiving a 2-point penalty, Arsenal finished 7 points clear of Liverpool, only losing one league game throughout the season.
3. 1991-92: This season saw the last-ever edition of the Football League Division One championship, before the advent of the FA Premiership the following season. Who were the last champions of England under the old format?

Answer: Leeds United

Leeds won their first title since 1973/74, finishing the season 4 points ahead of Manchester United.
4. 1992-93: This season saw history witnessed when the same 2 teams contested both of England's major cup finals, the League Cup and FA Cup. Who were the 2 teams involved?

Answer: Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday

Arsenal were victorious in both finals, becoming the first team to win both tournaments in the same season.
5. 1993-94: The Scottish FA Cup final saw Dundee United win the trophy for the first time in their history. Who did they defeat in the final?

Answer: Rangers

Craig Brewster scored the game's only goal as Dundee United finally lifted the trophy after failing at the final hurdle on 6 previous occasions.
6. 1994-95: The Scottish League Cup Final saw a major upset when Celtic lost to which lower-division team?

Answer: Raith Rovers

Raith won the first major honour in their history when they defeated Celtic 6-5 on penalties after the match had finished 2-2 after extra time.
7. 1995-96: Manchester United lifted the English Premiership title after which of their rivals threw away a 12-point advantage in the closing weeks of the season?

Answer: Newcastle United

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan famously lost his cool live on TV after falling prey to some gamesmanship from Manchester boss Alex Ferguson, a sign that the pressure was proving too much for his side.
8. 1996-97: Chelsea lifted the English FA Cup, defeating Middlesbrough 2-0. Which player helped them on their way by scoring the fastest FA Cup Final goal in history?

Answer: Roberto Di Matteo

Di Matteo scored after just 42 seconds, and Eddie Newton added a second to lead Chelsea to the trophy.
9. 1997-98: Celtic ended Rangers' bid for a tenth successive Scottish League title. Which manager led them to the title in his first season in charge at Celtic Park?

Answer: Wim Jansen

This was in fact Jansen's only season as Celtic manager, he resigned 48 hours after Celtic clinched the title with a win over St. Johnstone.
10. 1998-99: Manchester United edged out Arsenal for the English title, defeating which of Arsenal's London neighbours in the last game of the season to win the championship by a single point?

Answer: Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham briefly led at Old Trafford on the final Sunday afternoon, but Manchester United fought back to win 2-1 to deny Arsenal who were beating Aston Villa 1-0 at the same time.
Source: Author Dizart

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