Brennan Johnson's deflected strike was enough to see off Manchester United and win the Europa League for Tottenham Hotspur.
It was a cagey affair, which reflected the quality of the two sides who currently sit 16th and 17th in the Premier League.
The Red Devils began the game brightly with Amad Diallo coming close to opening the scoring with a powerful strike.
However, it was Ange Postecoglou's side who took the lead just before half-time, as Johnson got in between two United defenders before the ball deflected off Luke Shaw and past Andre Onana.
In the second half, Spurs sat back and rarely got out of their half, while the Red Devils tried to break them down.
Rasmus Hojlund's looping header was cleared off the line acrobatically by Micky van de Ven and Alejandro Garnacho's effort was saved well by Guglielmo Vicario.
United did have a chance in the dying moments, however the goalkeeper produced another smart save to deny Shaw from close range and Spurs held on to win the Europa League.
Here are the key takeaways from the contest.
Amorim gets it wrong
Ahead of kick off, United supporters were left surprised by Ruben Amorim's team choices. Manuel Ugarte and Garnacho, who played significant roles in the quarter and semi-finals were omitted from the starting lineup.
Noussair Mazraoui began at right-wing back where many expected Amad Diallo to be deployed, however the Ivorian operated in a more advanced position. Mason Mount also got the nod ahead of Garnacho due to his recent form but this meant the Reds had no real threat in behind.
Subsequently, Bruno Fernandes was in a deeper role instead of Ugarte and all of these tactical decisions cost United in the final. The captain was unable to contribute in the final third and Spurs's combative midfield came out on top in key moments.
Diallo was swarmed in central areas and Mount had no impact on the game at all compared to Garnacho, who immediately caused problems with his pace. The substitutions came too late as well, the Argentine should of been introduced at half-time and Kobbie Mainoo deserved more than a couple of minutes to make an impact.
Big players fail to deliver
During arguably United's biggest match in years, many of Amorim's most trusted and experienced players failed to deliver. Fernandes disappointed on the night and wasn't effective in a deeper position.
His midfield partner Casemiro was far too passive in possession and his performance epitomised how the Red Devils played in a risk-free manner. Mount, who has received plaudits for his performances in recent weeks, was nowhere to be seen and should have been taken off sooner.
Even Harry Maguire became worse as the game went on, with the Englishman losing his head in the dying stages and engaging in a feud with Cristian Romero. Luke Shaw wasn't at the races and after a mistake in the opening couple of minutes, he was targeted by Spurs players.
Busy transfer window expected
The final was more than just a trophy, it was seen as financial opportunity for the United hierarchy. The Manchester-based club would have pocketed around £50m if they won the competition.
Although the club will miss out on huge income without European football next season, they will still be active in the summer market. Matheus Cunha appears to be the first new signing to arrive at Old Trafford, while Liam Delap is another likely incoming.
For further signings, the club will look to sell players such as Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund and Antony. Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Johnny Evans will leave the club on a free and the likes of Casemiro and Shaw could also fund additional signings.
Garnacho admits frustration
After the match, Garnacho voiced his anger after being left out of the starting lineup. The 20-year-old played a crucial role in the Reds getting to the final and he has scored in his last two finals for the club.
The electric winger was right to be disappointed by Amorim's decision and his cameo off the bench demonstrated why he should have started ahead of the lacklustre Mount. However, Garnacho's public statement will not have gone down well with those at the club and an exit from Old Trafford seems probable.
The Argentina international has already had issues with the manager after he was left out of the Manchester derby earlier on in the season due to poor work-rate in training. Amorim also defended his decision to bench Garnacho, citing his misses against Athletic Bilbao and Lyon as the reasons for his omission.