The practical jokes helped to foster an extraordinarily strong team spirit , however , which saw them topple Liverpool 1-0 , with Wimbledon captain Dave Beasant the hero of the hour after he saved a penalty . Western Europe 's Ryder Cup team has often beaten the U.S. despite lower profile players . America 's ice hockey win against the Soviets is known as the `` Miracle on Ice '' Joe Namath 's defeat of Wembley Stadium in the 1988 FA Cup was considered a major upset . U.S. win in 1969 was inspired by quarterback Joe Namath .
Western Europe 's Ryder Cup team has often beaten the U.S. despite lower profile players . America 's ice hockey win against the Soviets is known as the `` Miracle on Ice '' Joe Namath 's defeat of Wembley Stadium in the 1988 FA Cup was considered a major upset . U.S. win in 1969 was inspired by quarterback Joe Namath .