In the 1970s, Milan won three Coppa Italia and its second Cup Winners' Cup during the 1972–73 season. Greek referee Christos Michas, who officiated the final, was later sentenced of match fixing in his home country, though no involvement by Milan was ever proved. The real goal of the "Rossoneri" was the tenth "Scudetto", which would have awarded the first "stella" ("star") to the team. In 1972, they reached the semi-final of the UEFA Cup, though falling to eventual Cup winners Tottenham Hotspur. A strong 1972–73 season provided their first opportunity for the tenth "Scudetto", but ultimately proved a failure after a humiliating defeat against Hellas Verona on the last day of the season.