Cold War-era European tie completed
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Cancelled Cold war-era football tie finally completed after 65 years
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Glenavon FC hosted FC Erzgebirge Aue in a pre-season friendly in Lurgan , Northern Ireland .
The original European Cup tie was cancelled due to Cold War-era tensions in 1960 .
Both sides were denied entry visas during a period of heightened political tensions.
The German side won the first leg of the tie 5 -0 in a rematch last year in Aue , south of Berlin .
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