X WORLD CUP
(FRG 1974)
FINAL STAGE
— GAME DETAILS
(From 13-06-1974 to 7-07-1974)
STADIUM: Waldstadion (Frankfurt am Main) DATE: 13-06-1974 (17:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 61.500 REFEREE: Rudolf Scheurer (SWI) GOALS: - [Incidents: Opening game of the World Cup, preceded by an inaugural ceremony.] |
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Brazil - Yugoslavia |
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0-0 (0-0) |
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BRAZIL Leão Nelinho, Luís Pereira, Marinho Peres, Marinho Chagas Piazza (c), Rivellino, Paulo César “Caju” Valdomiro, Jairzinho, Leivinha COACH: Mário Zagallo |
YUGOSLAVIA Marić Buljan, Katalinski, Mužinić, Hadžiabdić Bogićević, Oblak, Aćimović Petković, Šurjak, Džajić (c) COACH: Miljan Miljanić |
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GAME SUMMARY Mário Zagallo, aware that the Brazilian skills wouldn’t survive against European athleticism, put together a far more physical side for the World Cup after the champion squad of 1970 melted away with the early retirement of Pelé at 31 and the absence for injury of other key players like Carlos Alberto, Clodoaldo and Tostão. This apprehensive approach brought its first negative result in another opening match with no goals, although both teams had their chances to score (Brazil only in the first half). Marić saved from Valdomiro and Marinho Chagas, as well as Leão with his legs after the talented Aćimović had cleverly beaten a man, and near the end Oblak hit the post with a header. |
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (West-Berlin) DATE: 14-06-1974 (16:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 83.168 REFEREE: Doğan Babacan (TUR) GOALS: 1-0 (Breitner 18’) [Incidents: A group of Chilean activists demonstrated in the stands against the military regime in Chile, and they were dealt with by the local riot police. Caszely was sent off (min. 67).] |
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FRG - Chile |
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1-0 (1-0) |
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FRG Maier Vogts, Schwarzenbeck, Beckenbauer (c), Breitner Hoeneß, Cullmann, Overath (Hölzenbein 75’) Grabowski, Müller, Heynckes COACH: Helmut Schön |
CHILE Vallejos Rolando García, Figueroa, Quintano, Arias Valdés (c) (Véliz 76’), Reinoso, Páez Rodríguez (Lara 83’), Caszely, Ahumada COACH: Luis Álamos |
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GAME SUMMARY West Germany were the favorites to win the World Cup, not only for the fact of playing home, but especially for the presence of world-class players in every position of the field: Maier in goal; Vogts and the new discovery Breitner at fullback; the superclass Beckenbauer, the world’s first great attacking sweeper; the imperious blond Netzer in midfield; Müller ever more unstoppable up front.
The Germans started the game with the same all-round football which allowed them to win the European Championship two years ago. A confident passing movement ended with the bushy-haired Breitner hitting a 30-meter cross-shot which Vallejos could only tip into the top corner of the goal. After that, disappointment. Netzer, after injury and a poor season with Real Madrid, was badly missed, and the team was whistled off at the end. As for Chile, the South Americans could not counteract the dominant German play except with some tough tackling, which culminated in the dismissal of the skilful Caszely for a foul on his marker Vogts. |
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STADIUM: Volksparkstadion (Hamburg) DATE: 14-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 18.180 REFEREE: Youssou N’Diaye (SEN) GOALS: 1-0 (Curran [o.g.] 58’); 2-0 (Streich 72’) |
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GDR - Australia |
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2-0 (0-0) |
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GDR Croy Kische, Bransch (c), Weise, Wätzlich Pommerenke, Irmscher, Sparwasser Löwe (Hoffmann 57’), Streich, Vogel COACH: Georg Buschner |
AUSTRALIA Reilly Utješenović, Wilson (c), Schaefer, Curran Rooney, Richards, Mackay Warren, Alston, Buljević COACH: Zvonimir Rašić |
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GAME SUMMARY East Germany based their play in a solid defense and deadly counterattacks. This way came their first goal, when tall Sparwasser was sent clear on the left to knock the ball under the keeper, and Curran could only push the ball into his own goal before it hit the inside of the far post. When Vogel broke clear on the left again, his cross beat a defensive diving header for the dynamic blond Streich to hit a half-volley as he fell. |
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STADIUM: Westfalenstadion (Dortmund) DATE: 14-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 25.800 REFEREE: Gerhard Schulenburg (FRG) GOALS: 0-1 (Lorimer 26’); 0-2 (Jordan 34’) [Incidents: There was a power shutdown in minute 60 and the game was interrupted for four minutes until the floodlight was restored.] |
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Zaire - Scotland |
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0-2 (0-2) |
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ZAIRE Kazadi Mwepu, Lobilo, Bwanga, Mukombo Kilasu, Kidumu (c) (Kibonge 75’), Mayanga (Kembo 64’) Mana, Mulamba, Kakoko COACH: Blagoje Vidinić |
SCOTLAND Harvey Jardine, Holton, Blackley, McGrain Bremner (c), Dalglish (Hutchison 75’), Hay Lorimer, Jordan, Law COACH: Willie Ormond |
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GAME SUMMARY Although debutants Zaire showed skilful touches, their defense proved too innocent and unexperienced for a team like Scotland. This was especially true in the second goal, when Jordan was left spectacularly unmarked to head a free kick from Bremner straight at Kazadi, who stood transfixed and let the ball in under his armpit. Earlier, a long cross from the left was headed back by Jordan toward Lorimer, whose famous right foot sent a thunderous volley high to Kazadi’s left. These two goals seemed to satisfy the Scots, who spent most of the time passing the ball around in midfield instead of trying to increase the score. |
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STADIUM: Rheinstadion (Düsseldorf) DATE: 15-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 23.800 REFEREE: Édison Pérez Núñez (PER) GOALS: - |
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Sweden - Bulgaria |
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0-0 (0-0) |
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SWEDEN Hellström Olsson, B. Larsson (c), Karlsson, Andersson Torstensson, Grahn, Tapper Edström, Sandberg, Kindvall (Magnusson 73’) COACH: Georg Ericson |
BULGARIA Goranov Ts. Vasilev, Ivkov, Penev, Velichkov Kolev, Bonev (c), Nikodimov Vojnov (Mikhajlov 73’), Panov (M. Vasilev 75’), Denev COACH: Khristo Mladenov |
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GAME SUMMARY Despite the presence of Kindvall and the tall Edström up front, Sweden were a very defensive team and took proper precautions against Bulgaria to avoid their talented attacking line. Bonev did his best but he was constantly guarded, as well as Denev (who hit the bar early on). |
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STADIUM: Niedersachsenstadion (Hannover) DATE: 15-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 53.700 REFEREE: Károly Palotai (HUN) GOALS: 0-1 (Rep 9’); 0-2 (Rep 86’) [Incidents: Montero Castillo was sent off (min. 69).] |
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Uruguay - Netherlands |
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0-2 (0-1) |
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URUGUAY Mazurkiewicz Forlán, Jáuregui, Masnik (c), Pavoni Montero Castillo, Espárrago, Rocha Cubilla (Milar 64’), Morena, Mantegazza COACH: Roberto Porta |
NETHERLANDS Jongbloed Suurbier, Haan, Rijsbergen, Krol Neeskens, Jansen, Van Hanegem Rep, Cruijff (c), Rensenbrink COACH: Rinus Michels |
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GAME SUMMARY Netherlands produced a very easy victory against an Uruguayan team who was overwhelmed by the total football of the “Clockwork Orange.” The South Americans could only try to stop Cruijff and friends with constant tacklings, which earned a red card for Montero Castillo after he kicked Rensenbrink. Early into the game, Rep outjumped his marker to head in a right-wing cross. Cruijff, very active and fast during all the game, proved why he was considered the best attacker in the world. Near the end, Rep made it 2-0 with the outside of his right foot. |
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (München) DATE: 15-06-1974 (18:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 51.100 REFEREE: Vicente Llobregat (VEN) GOALS: 0-1 (Sanon 46’); 1-1 (Rivera 52’); 2-1 (Benetti 66’); 3-1 (Anastasi 79’) [Incidents: Although Italy’s second goal is officially credited to Benetti, it was actually the Haitian defender Auguste who deflected his shot into his own net. The Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff set a new unbeaten streak of 1,143 minutes in international games. After this match, Jean-Joseph was tested positive in the dope control and was expelled from the tournament.] |
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Italy - Haiti |
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3-1 (0-0) |
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ITALY Zoff Spinosi, Facchetti (c), Morini, Burgnich Rivera, Benetti, Capello Mazzola, Chinaglia (Anastasi 70’), Riva COACH: Ferruccio Valcareggi |
HAITI Françillon Bayonne, Jean-Joseph, Auguste, Nazaire (c) François, Vorbe, Antoine Désir, Sanon, G. Saint-Vil (Barthélémy 46’) COACH: Antoine Tassy |
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GAME SUMMARY Despite their overwhelming dominance of the game during all the first half, Italy were having a horrible evening up front, with Riva past his best and Chinaglia very imprecise. Haiti had only reached the final stage of the World Cup because the qualifying tournament was held at home, and they won the decisive match against Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 after the latter had as many as four goals disallowed in front of dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier and his Tonton Macoutes.
Ironically, it was Haiti the one team to end Dino Zoff’s record run of 12 consecutive international matches without conceding a goal. It happened right after haltime, when Sanon took Vorbe’s instant through-ball, sprinted past Spinosi and dribbled Zoff to give an amazing lead to Haiti. However, Italy camped round the Haitian penalty area, where the Caribbean team tried to defend their rent with a packed defense, and the Italian goals were just a question of time. Rivera equalized when a defender’s tackle presented the ball to him for a hard shot from near the penalty spot. Then Benetti’s unexceptional low shot was turned in at the near post by Auguste, leaving the wrong-footed Françillon to slap the ground in frustration. Finally, a defender missed his diving header and the ball came to Anastasi, whose shot beat Françillon at the near post. |
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STADIUM: Neckarstadion (Stuttgart) DATE: 15-06-1974 (18:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 31.500 REFEREE: Clive Thomas (WAL) GOALS: 1-0 (Lato 7’); 2-0 (Szarmach 8’); 2-1 (Heredia 60’); 3-1 (Lato 62’); 3-2 (Babington 66’) |
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Poland - Argentina |
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3-2 (2-0) |
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POLAND Tomaszewski Szymanowski, Żmuda, Gorgoń, Musiał Maszczyk, Deyna (c), Kasperczak Lato, Szarmach (Domarski 70’), Gadocha (Ćmikiewicz 85’) COACH: Kazimierz Górski |
ARGENTINA Carnevali Wolff, Perfumo (c), Bargas (Telch 67’), Sa Brindisi (Houseman 46’), Heredia, Babington Balbuena, Kempes, Ayala COACH: Vladislao Cap |
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GAME SUMMARY The much publicized offensive football of Poland had a perfect start with two goals within the first ten minutes. First it was Lato, who took advantage of a ball fumbled by Carnevali after a corner, and within one minute Szarmach ran clear of the defense to make it 2-0 with a low left-footer over the onrushing Carnevali. After halftime, Heredia pulled one back when he finished a slick move with an excellent curling right-footer after cutting inside a defender on the left. But Carnevali ruined the Argentinian comeback by throwing the ball right to Lato, who shot past him. Although Babington sent the ball trickling over the line after four other shots had been blocked by the Polish defense, there were no more goals in this game, after which Poland suddenly looked like a team to be considered. |
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STADIUM: Volksparkstadion (Hamburg) DATE: 18-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 53.300 REFEREE: Mustafa Kamel (EGY) GOALS: 0-1 (Overath 12’); 0-2 (Cullmann 34’); 0-3 (Müller 53’) |
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Australia - FRG |
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0-3 (0-2) |
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AUSTRALIA Reilly Utješenović, Wilson (c), Schaefer, Curran Campbell (Abonyi 46’), Richards, Mackay Rooney, Alston, Buljević (Ollerton 61’) COACH: Zvonimir Rašić |
FRG Maier Vogts, Schwarzenbeck, Beckenbauer (c), Breitner Hoeneß, Cullmann (Wimmer 67’), Overath Grabowski, Müller, Heynckes (Hölzenbein 46’) COACH: Helmut Schön |
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GAME SUMMARY In a very comfortable game, West Germany progressed to qualification to the expense of a limited Australian team. Twelve minutes into the game, Overath scored the opener when his famous left foot found the top corner of the goal from 25 meters. Four minutes later, Müller crashed a header against the crossbar, and near the half hour mark an Australian defender cleared from the goal line a Hoeneß shot. Then, in minute 34, Hoeneß himself made a trademark penetration down the right wing an crossed for Cullmann to head home from the penalty spot. Early in the second half, “Torpedo” Müller also had his goal in this game after meeting a Hoeneß corner with a glancing header from a tight angle. |
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (West-Berlin) DATE: 18-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 27.300 REFEREE: Aurelio Angonese (ITA) GOALS: 0-1 (Hoffmann 55’); 1-1 (Ahumada 69’) |
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Chile - GDR |
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1-1 (0-0) |
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CHILE Vallejos Rolando García, Figueroa, Quintano, Arias Valdés (c) (Yávar 46’), Reinoso, Páez Socías (Farías 67’), Ahumada, Véliz COACH: Luis Álamos |
GDR Croy Kische, Bransch (c), Weise, Wätzlich Seguin (Kreische 72’), Irmscher, Sparwasser Hoffmann, Streich, Vogel (Ducke 29’) COACH: Georg Buschner |
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GAME SUMMARY East Germany seemed on track for qualification when a free kick taken by Ducke was headed home by the 19-year-old Hoffmann. Surely the solid German defense looked confident enough to stop the Chilean attacks, and their counterattacks could inflict more damage (Hoffmann and Kreische hit the woodwork). But Chile played a complete game and didn’t deserve to lose. Croy saved a soft chip from Reinoso before a low cross from this player was put in neatly by Ahumada for the equalizer. Four minutes later, Chile should have scored a second goal, but Figueroa’s header rattled the crossbar. The East Germans, although heavy favorites before the game, were forced to defend in the late part of the game by a Chilean team who missed terribly the scoring instinct of Caszely (sent off in the previous game). |
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STADIUM: Parkstadion (Gelsenkirchen) DATE: 18-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 31.700 REFEREE: Omar Delgado (COL) GOALS: 1-0 (Bajević 8’); 2-0 (Džajić 14’); 3-0 (Šurjak 18’); 4-0 (Katalinski 22’); 5-0 (Bajević 30’); 6-0 (Bogićević 35’); 7-0 (Oblak 61’); 8-0 (Petković 65’); 9-0 (Bajević 81’) [Incidents: Mulamba was went off (min. 23).] |
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Yugoslavia - Zaire |
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9-0 (6-0) |
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YUGOSLAVIA Marić Buljan, Katalinski, Bogićević, Hadžiabdić Aćimović, Oblak, Šurjak Petković, Bajević, Džajić (c) COACH: Miljan Miljanić |
ZAIRE Kazadi (Tubilandu 21’) Mwepu, Lobilo, Bwanga, Mukombo Kilasu, Kidumu (c), Kembo Mana, Mulamba, Kakoko (Mayanga 46’) COACH: Blagoje Vidinić |
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GAME SUMMARY The Yugoslavian skilful attack took an easy prey on Zaire, and this resulted in the biggest defeat of the tournament. Bajević started the count with a simple header as the African defenders stood and simply watched the ball. Next came Džajić, who curled in a free kick, and Šurjak shot in on the turn. After the third Yugoslavian goal, Vidinić took off Kazadi to stop the hemorrage, but the first task of his substitute was to pick the ball out of the net after Katalinski made it 4-0. Mulamba was immediately sent off for protesting too much, and Zaire was helpless to stop the Balkanic hurricane. Bajević scored again by heading home over the keeper and a defender. Still in the first half, Bogićević came up from his defensive position to unleash a powerfor drive and make it 6-0. In the second half, Oblak’s free kick was badly fumbled by Tubilandu, who still conceded two new goals from Petković and Bajević to make it 9-0 for Yugoslavia. |
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STADIUM: Waldstadion (Frankfurt am Main) DATE: 18-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 62.000 REFEREE: Arie van Gemert (NED) GOALS: - [Incidents: The Scottish fans whistled during the pre-match formalities when “God Save the Queen” was played as their national anthem.] |
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Scotland - Brazil |
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0-0 (0-0) |
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SCOTLAND Harvey Jardine, Holton, Buchan, McGrain Morgan, Bremner (c), Hay, Dalglish Jordan, Lorimer COACH: Willie Ormond |
BRAZIL Leão Nelinho, Luís Pereira, Marinho Peres, Marinho Chagas Piazza (c), Rivellino, Paulo César “Caju” Jairzinho, Mirandinha, Leivinha (Paulo César Carpeggiani 65’) COACH: Mário Zagallo |
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GAME SUMMARY In another disappointing game, Brazil couldn’t score a single goal and walked away with a goalless draw that, before their last game against Zaire, could be just enough to qualify for the second stage. Although the Brazilian attacking line didn’t meet the expectations of a world champion, at least their defense was much better than in 1970, with Leão consistent in goal, Luís Pereira a dominating stopper and Marinho Chagas a glamorous attacking left-back. Leivinha hit the bar from an early Nelinho corner, Leão saved a long shot from the impressive Hay, and Rivellino and Bremner had their expected testy battle in midfield. |
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STADIUM: Westfalenstadion (Dortmund) DATE: 19-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 53.700 REFEREE: Werner Winsemann (CAN) GOALS: - |
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Netherlands - Sweden |
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0-0 (0-0) |
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NETHERLANDS Jongbloed Suurbier, Haan, Rijsbergen, Krol Jansen, Neeskens, Van Hanegem (De Jong 73’) Rep, Cruijff (c), Keizer COACH: Rinus Michels |
SWEDEN Hellström Olsson (Grip 75’), Nordqvist, Karlsson, Andersson Tapper (Persson 61’), Grahn, B. Larsson (c) Ejderstedt, Edström, Sandberg COACH: Georg Ericson |
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GAME SUMMARY In another goalless draw in the tournament, Netherlands were happier than Sweden with a result which put them almost through into the next round. The Ajax trio Suurbier-Haan-Krol were the perfect complement for the impressive young central Rijsbergen, and the Dutch attack depended as usual on the genius of Cruijff, who looked disinterested at times but was always dangerous. |
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STADIUM: Niedersachsenstadion (Hannover) DATE: 19-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 13.400 REFEREE: Jack Taylor (ENG) GOALS: 1-0 (Bonev 75’); 1-1 (Pavoni 87’) |
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Bulgaria - Uruguay |
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1-1 (0-0) |
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BULGARIA Goranov Ts. Vasilev, Penev, Ivkov, Velichkov Kolev, Bonev (c), Nikodimov (Mikhajlov 59’) Vojnov, Panov, Denev COACH: Khristo Mladenov |
URUGUAY Mazurkiewicz (c) Forlán, Jáuregui, Garisto (Masnik 73’), Pavoni Mantegazza (Cardaccio 62’), Espárrago, Rocha Milar, Morena, Corbo COACH: Roberto Porta |
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GAME SUMMARY A rough and boring match between two poor teams that came to life only in the last fifteen minutes. Mikhajlov came close to open the score with a good shot before Bonev converted Vojnov’s cross with an agile volley. Uruguay could have equalized when star striker Fernando Morena (in the agenda of big clubs like Real Madrid) shot from two meters against Goranov’s chest. One minute later, the Peñarol player had a goal disallowed for offside. Uruguay didn’t give up though, and three minutes from time the veteran Pavoni equalized with a long-range shot which Goranov should have saved. |
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (München) DATE: 19-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 25.400 REFEREE: Govindasamy Suppiah (SIN) GOALS: 0-1 (Lato 17’); 0-2 (Deyna 18’); 0-3 (Szarmach 30’); 0-4 (Gorgoń 31’); 0-5 (Szarmach 34’); 0-6 (Szarmach 50’); 0-7 (Lato 87’) |
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Haiti - Poland |
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0-7 (0-5) |
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HAITI Françillon Bayonne, Nazaire (c), Vorbe, Auguste Antoine, Désir, François R. Saint-Vil (Racine 46’), Sanon, André (Barthélémy 37’) COACH: Antoine Tassy |
POLAND Tomaszewski Szymanowski, Gorgoń, Żmuda, Musiał (Gut 71’) Kasperczak, Deyna (c), Maszczyk (Ćmikiewicz 65’) Lato, Szarmach, Gadocha COACH: Kazimierz Górski |
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GAME SUMMARY As happened to also debutants Zaire the day before, minnows Haiti were thrashed by one of the teams with the most talented attacking line of the tournament: Poland. Lato opened the count when the Caribbean defenders missed and left him clear in front of the keeper, and they also stood and watched as Deyna and Szarmach headed in corners by Gadocha (who also hit a post and had a header kicked off the line). The game was open for all kind of Polish attacking display, and even the gigantic central defender Gorgoń scored his goal after thumping in a free kick. Before halftime, Lato drew the defense to make the fifth for Szarmach. Early into the second half, Szarmach headed home from Gadocha’s cross, and near the end Lato made it 7-0 after a solo run. |
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STADIUM: Neckarstadion (Stuttgart) DATE: 19-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 68.900 REFEREE: Pavel Kazakov (USSR) GOALS: 1-0 (Houseman 19’); 1-1 (Perfumo [o.g.] 35’) |
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Argentina - Italy |
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1-1 (1-1) |
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ARGENTINA Carnevali Wolff (Glaría 64’), Perfumo (c), Heredia, Sa Houseman, Telch, Babington Ayala, Kempes, Yazalde (Chazarreta 78’) COACH: Vladislao Cap |
ITALY Zoff Spinosi, Facchetti (c), Morini (Wilson 66’), Burgnich Benetti, Rivera (Causio 66’), Capello Mazzola, Anastasi, Riva COACH: Ferruccio Valcareggi |
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GAME SUMMARY Argentina were unlucky not to win this game, which seemed to be in their hands after Houseman scored one of the best goals of the tournament: the dynamic Argentinian winger ran onto Babington’s tremendous crossfield ball to volley high across Zoff’s left shoulder. Unfortunately for the South Americans, Perfumo turned the ball into his own goal after Benetti had chested it too far forward, and this seemed to inhibit them. In the end, Italy escaped with a draw which seemed to put them through onto the next round, but did it after a very poor game, with a Rivera who was on his last legs. |
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (West-Berlin) DATE: 22-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 14.681 REFEREE: Jaffar Namdar (IRN) GOALS: - [Incidents: The game was interrupted at the beginning of the second half because a group of Chilean activists invaded the pitch. Richards was sent off (min. 83).] |
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Australia - Chile |
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0-0 (0-0) |
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AUSTRALIA Reilly Utješenović, Wilson (c), Schaefer, Curran (Williams 83’) Rooney, Richards, Mackay Abonyi, Alston (Ollerton 65’), Buljević COACH: Zvonimir Rašić |
CHILE Vallejos Rolando García, Figueroa, Quintano, Arias Valdés (c) (Farías 55’), Reinoso, Páez Caszely, Ahumada, Véliz (Yávar 72’) COACH: Luis Álamos |
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GAME SUMMARY Neither Australia nor Chile could score any goal in the game, in which only the South Americans had a remote chance of qualification. Nothing remarkable in this match with two unexceptional teams, except for a new demonstration of Chilean activists who protested against the military regime of Pinochet. |
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STADIUM: Parkstadion (Gelsenkirchen) DATE: 22-06-1974 (18:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 36.200 REFEREE: Nicolae Rainea (ROM) GOALS: 0-1 (Jairzinho 12’); 0-2 (Rivellino 66’); 0-3 (Valdomiro 79’) [Incidents: Leivinha suffered a serious foot injury and will miss the rest of the tournament.] |
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Zaire - Brazil |
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0-3 (0-1) |
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ZAIRE Kazadi Mwepu, Lobilo, Bwanga, Mukombo Tshinabu (Kembo 62’), Kidumu (c) (Kilasu 61’), Kibonge Mana, Ntumba, Mayanga COACH: Blagoje Vidinić |
BRAZIL Leão Nelinho, Luís Pereira, Marinho Peres, Marinho Chagas Piazza (c) (Mirandinha 60’), Rivellino, Paulo César Carpeggiani Jairzinho, Leivinha (Valdomiro 12’), Edu COACH: Mário Zagallo |
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GAME SUMMARY At last Brazil could score some goals against group minnows Zaire, but their general performance was again disappointing. Jairzinho opened the count with a scrappy goal, thanks to a low volley when the ball came back off Luís Pereira’s shoulder. The second goal had to wait until midway the second half, thanks to a powerful shot by Rivellino. Valdomiro closed the scoring count with a cross from the right which Kazadi fumbled in at the near post as he tried to clutch the ball to his chest. What Brazilian players didn’t probably suspect is that this third goal was instrumental to earn qualification for the next stage ahead of Scotland on goal average. |
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STADIUM: Waldstadion (Frankfurt am Main) DATE: 22-06-1974 (18:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 56.000 REFEREE: Alfonso González Archundia (MEX) GOALS: 0-1 (Karasi 81’); 1-1 (Jordan 88’) |
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Scotland - Yugoslavia |
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1-1 (0-0) |
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SCOTLAND Harvey Jardine, Holton, Buchan, McGrain Bremner (c), Dalglish (Hutchison 65’), Hay Morgan, Jordan, Lorimer COACH: Willie Ormond |
YUGOSLAVIA Marić Buljan, Katalinski, Bogićević, Hadžiabdić Oblak, Aćimović, Šurjak Petković, Bajević (Karasi 70’), Džajić (c) COACH: Miljan Miljanić |
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GAME SUMMARY In a thrilling game, in which both teams were tied in points and had similar chances to qualify for the next round, it was finally Yugoslavia who advanced thanks to a tie which left them with a better goal average than Scotland. All the excitement happened within the last ten minutes. First it was Karasi who headed in a cross from Džajić, and in the dying minutes Jordan equalized with a volley at the far post, but the goal came too late. Unfortunately for them, Scotland became the first team in the history of the World Cup to be eliminated without losing a match. To add insult to injury, they turned out to be the only unbeaten team in the 1974 tournament. |
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STADIUM: Volksparkstadion (Hamburg) DATE: 22-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 60.350 REFEREE: Ramón Barreto (URU) GOALS: 1-0 (Sparwasser 77’) |
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GDR – FRG |
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1-0 (0-0) |
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GDR Croy Kurbjuweit, Bransch (c), Weise, Wätzlich Sparwasser, Lauck, Irmscher (Hamann 68’) Kische, Kreische, Hoffmann COACH: Georg Buschner |
FRG Maier Vogts, Schwarzenbeck (Höttges 68’), Beckenbauer (c), Breitner Cullmann, Overath (Netzer 69’), Hoeneß Grabowski, Müller, Flohe COACH: Helmut Schön |
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GAME SUMMARY East Germany put up more of a wall than ever to stop their West neighbors, and they also broke dangerously from the back. Although Müller hit a post, Kreische missed an open goal from a short left-wing cross. Within the last fifteen minutes, Sparwasser chased a long ball into the area, cleverly headed it away from a defender, sold Maier half a dummy and drove high into the net. Although the victory of East Germany earned them the first position in their group, it also “condemned” them to the hardest second round group, together with Netherlands, Argentina and Brazil (which many thought West Germany avoided intentionally with their defeat). |
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STADIUM: Westfalenstadion (Dortmund) DATE: 23-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 53.300 REFEREE: Tony Bošković (AUS) GOALS: 0-1 (Neeskens [p.] 5’); 0-2 (Neeskens [p.] 45’); 0-3 (Rep 71’); 1-3 (Krol [o.g.] 78’); 1-4 (De Jong 88’) |
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Bulgaria - Netherlands |
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BULGARIA Stajkov Ts. Vasilev, Ivkov, Kolev, Velichkov Penev, Bonev (c), Stojanov (Mikhajlov 46’) Vojnov, Panov (Borisov 55’), Denev COACH: Khristo Mladenov |
NETHERLANDS Jongbloed Suurbier, Haan, Rijsbergen, Krol Jansen, Neeskens (De Jong 79’), Van Hanegem (Israël 46’) Rep, Cruijff (c), Rensenbrink COACH: Rinus Michels |
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GAME SUMMARY Netherlands, a team as talented as disinterested sometimes, finally decided to give a full lesson of the “total football” introduced by Rinus Michels, with every player being able to attack and defend with the same facility. Although the Dutch scored two goals before halftime from the penalty spot, both were indisputable, for crude fouls on Cruijff and Jansen. Neeskens, who took both kicks with tremendous power, also hit a post. In the second half, Tsonio Vasilev’s header back across his own penalty area was met by Rep’s fierce instinctive volley to make it 3-0. Although Krol turned a cross past Jongbloed into his own net, Netherlands was immensely superior to Bulgaria, and De Jong’s diving header after a center by Cruijff completed a sound victory of the Clockwork Orange. |
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STADIUM: Rheinstadion (Düsseldorf) DATE: 23-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 28.300 REFEREE: Erich Linemayr (AUT) GOALS: 1-0 (Edström 46’); 2-0 (Sandberg 74’); 3-0 (Edström 77’) [Incidents: The Uruguayan head coach, Roberto Porta, resigned after this game.] |
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Sweden - Uruguay |
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3-0 (0-0) |
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SWEDEN Hellström Andersson, Nordqvist, Karlsson, Grip Kindvall (Torstensson 76’), Grahn, B. Larsson (c) Magnusson (Ahlström 60’), Edström, Sandberg COACH: Georg Ericson |
URUGUAY Mazurkiewicz (c) Forlán, Garisto (Masnik 46’), Jáuregui, Pavoni Espárrago, Rocha, Mantegazza Corbo (Cubilla 43’), Morena, Milar COACH: Roberto Porta |
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GAME SUMMARY Both teams took defensive precautions during the first half, knowing that qualification was at stake. But right after the kick-off of the second half, Edström was left unmarked at the far post to flip the ball up and score with a crushing left-foot volley. This goal opened the game and new scoring opportunities cropped up, but it was Sweden who added two more goals when Sandberg ran round a defender’s back to score off the base of a post and Edström made his second soon after. Sweden, growing in stature, were deservedly through. |
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (München) DATE: 23-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 25.900 REFEREE: Pablo Sánchez Ibáñez (SPA) GOALS: 1-0 (Yazalde 15’); 2-0 (Houseman 18’); 3-0 (Ayala 55’); 3-1 (Sanon 63’); 4-1 (Yazalde 68’) |
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Argentina - Haiti |
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4-1 (2-0) |
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ARGENTINA Carnevali Wolff, Perfumo (c), Heredia, Sa Houseman (Brindisi 57’), Telch, Babington Ayala, Yazalde, Kempes (Balbuena 52’) COACH: Vladislao Cap |
HAITI Françillon Bayonne, Nazaire (c) (J.M. Léandre 25’), Ducoste, Louis Vorbe, Désir, Racine Sanon, G. Saint-Vil (F. Léandre 52’), Antoine COACH: Antoine Tassy |
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GAME SUMMARY Argentina, who needed to win by three goals and wait for an Italian defeat, fulfilled their part of the equation, although they had a little scare after the Haitian goal in the second half. Yazalde opened the score after a quarter, when he forced a good save from Françillon and then beat Kempes to the loose ball. Within three minutes, Babington sent away Yazalde, who set up an easy goal for Houseman. After halftime, Wolff’s driven free kick was touched in by Ayala, and at that moment Argentina was qualified, since Italy was losing their simultaneous game in Stuttgart. But Haiti pulled one back when Carnevali saved from Antoine and Sanon hit a powerful left-footer from the edge of the area. However, Yazalde restored the necessary advantage by knocking in a rebound. |
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STADIUM: Neckarstadion (Stuttgart) DATE: 23-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 68.900 REFEREE: Hans-Joachim Weyland (FRG) GOALS: 1-0 (Szarmach 38’); 2-0 (Deyna 45’); 2-1 (Capello 86’) |
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Poland - Italy |
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2-1 (2-0) |
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POLAND Tomaszewski Szymanowski, Żmuda, Gorgoń, Musiał Kasperczak, Deyna (c), Maszczyk Lato, Szarmach (Ćmikiewicz 78’), Gadocha COACH: Kazimierz Górski |
ITALY Zoff Spinosi, Facchetti (c), Morini, Burgnich (Wilson 33’) Benetti, Capello, Mazzola Causio, Chinaglia (Boninsegna 46’), Anastasi COACH: Ferruccio Valcareggi |
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GAME SUMMARY Italy needed only a draw to qualify for the next round, and seemed on their way to get it straight from kick-off, when Tomaszewski missed a right-wing cross and Anastasi only had to turn the ball into an empty net, but he was fouled from behind by Szymanowski. Surprisingly, the referee didn’t called for what seemed a clear penalty. After this early scare, the modern athleticism of the Poles showed up Italy’s old-fashioned defensiveness. Without needing to (since they were already qualified), Poland scored two excellent goals late in the first half, when Szarmach’s head and Deyna’s fierce right foot converted shallow crosses from the right by Kasperczak. After halftime, Italy desperately tried to come back, but the Polish defense held in place. The Italians hit a post and Tomaszewski was forced to a fine save. Finally, Capello chested Causio’s chip past the last defender and volleyed in, but it was too late by then. |
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STADIUM: Rheinstadion (Düsseldorf) DATE: 26-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 66.085 REFEREE: Armando Marques (BRA) GOALS: 0-1 (Breitner 39’); 0-2 (Müller 82’) |
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Yugoslavia - FRG |
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0-2 (0-1) |
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YUGOSLAVIA Marić Buljan, Katalinski, Mužinić, Hadžiabdić Oblak (Jerković 84’), Šurjak, Aćimović Popivoda, Karasi, Džajić (c) (Petković 84’) COACH: Miljan Miljanić |
FRG Maier Vogts, Schwarzenbeck, Beckenbauer (c), Breitner Wimmer (Hoeneß 73’), Bonhof, Overath, Hölzenbein (Flohe 78’) Müller, Herzog COACH: Helmut Schön |
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GAME SUMMARY West Germany looked a better team than in earlier games, with the strong-running Bonhof galvanizing the midfield, whereas Yugoslavia was too slow (almost apathetic) to contain the German momentum. The hosts were kickstarted by another long-range shot by Breitner before halftime, and then controlled the tempo of the game with a majestic Beckenbauer in the back. Near the end, “Torpedo” Müller secured the German victory with one of his classic goals, after connecting a back cross by Hoeneß. |
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STADIUM: Parkstadion (Gelsenkirchen) DATE: 26-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 55.348 REFEREE: Robert Davidson (SCO) GOALS: 1-0 (Cruijff 10’); 2-0 (Krol 25’); 3-0 (Rep 73’); 4-0 (Cruijff 90+’) [Incidents: Telch was forced to leave the pitch in minute 77 due to injury, and Argentina, after having used its two substitutions, had to play the rest of the game with only ten men.] |
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Netherlands - Argentina |
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4-0 (2-0) |
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NETHERLANDS Jongbloed Suurbier (Israël 84’), Haan, Rijsbergen, Krol Jansen, Neeskens, Van Hanegem Rep, Cruijff (c), Rensenbrink COACH: Rinus Michels |
ARGENTINA Carnevali Wolff (Glaría 46’), Perfumo (c), Heredia, Sa Balbuena, Telch, Squeo Ayala, Yazalde, Houseman (Kempes 46’) COACH: Vladislao Cap |
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GAME SUMMARY In a new demonstration of their superior style of play (and also some severity in the tackle), Holland won easily in a game where they scored just when they felt like it, keeping their feet in a rain-soaked second half. Ten minutes into the game, Cruijff went round the keeper for the first goal, then Krol scored the second with a ferocious shot that went through a packed area. In the second half, Rep headed in Cruijff’s pinpoint cross, and Neeskens had a goal narrowly disallowed. With Argentina reduced to only ten men after Telch’s injury, in stoppage time Cruijff put in the fourth from a tight angle after Carnevali made a good save. |
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STADIUM: Niedersachsenstadion (Hannover) DATE: 26-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 58.463 REFEREE: Clive Thomas (WAL) GOALS: 1-0 (Rivellino 60’) |
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Brazil - GDR |
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1-0 (0-0) |
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BRAZIL Leão Zé Maria, Luís Pereira, Marinho Peres (c), Marinho Chagas Paulo César “Caju”, Rivellino, Paulo César Carpeggiani Valdomiro, Jairzinho, Dirceu COACH: Mário Zagallo |
GDR Croy Kische, Weise, Bransch (c), Wätzlich Lauck (Löwe 64’), Kurbjuweit, Hamann (Irmscher 46’) Hoffmann, Sparwasser, Streich COACH: Georg Buschner |
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GAME SUMMARY A match between two harsh teams was decided by a Rivellino free kick, in a similar fashion to the ones Brazil used to score in Mexico 1970: Jairzinho stood in the middle of the East German wall, and when Rivellino shot aiming at him, he ducked to let the ball go through the gap. GDR offered little up front and Brazil earned an important victory. |
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STADIUM: Neckarstadion (Stuttgart) DATE: 26-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 43.755 REFEREE: Ramón Barreto (URU) GOALS: 0-1 (Lato 43’) [Incidents: Tapper missed a penalty shot (min. 64), saved by Tomaszewski.] |
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Sweden - Poland |
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0-1 (0-1) |
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SWEDEN Hellström Andersson (Augustsson 60’), Karlsson, Nordqvist, Grip Tapper (Ahlström 80’), Grahn, B. Larsson (c) Torstensson, Edström, Sandberg COACH: Georg Ericson |
POLAND Tomaszewski Gut, Żmuda, Gorgoń, Szymanowski Kasperczak, Deyna (c), Maszczyk Lato, Szarmach (Kmiecik 60’), Gadocha COACH: Kazimierz Górski |
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GAME SUMMARY Poland, riding high after their group matches, found the Swedish defense a tougher proposition. It had to be Lato the determinant player for his team again. Near halftime, Gadocha’s corner was headed back by Szarmach for Lato to head in on the bounce. However, Poland couldn’t control the game in midfield after taking the lead, and Tomaszewski had to save Tapper’s penalty midway the second half to preserve the Polish win. |
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STADIUM: Parkstadion (Gelsenkirchen) DATE: 30-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 67.148 REFEREE: Rudolf Scheurer (SWI) GOALS: 0-1 (Neeskens 7’); 0-2 (Rensenbrink 59’) |
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GDR - Netherlands |
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0-2 (0-1) |
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GDR Croy Kische, Weise, Bransch (c), Kurbjuweit Lauck (Kreische 64’), Sparwasser, Schnuphase Hoffmann, Löwe (Ducke 54’), Pommerenke COACH: Georg Buschner |
NETHERLANDS Jongbloed Suurbier, Haan, Rijsbergen, Krol Neeskens, Jansen, Van Hanegem Rep, Cruijff (c), Rensenbrink COACH: Rinus Michels |
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GAME SUMMARY After scoring an early goal that gave them command, the Dutch played their version of keep-ball while always looking a threat, Cruijff being yet again the dominant personality in this aspect. Only seven minutes into the game, Neeskens scored the opener with a fierce drive that left Croy standing, and from that moment on the game was always controlled by Holand. In the second half, Rensenbrink secured the Dutch victory with a low cross-shot. |
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STADIUM: Niedersachsenstadion (Hannover) DATE: 30-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 39.400 REFEREE: Vital Loraux (BEL) GOALS: 0-1 (Rivellino 32’); 1-1 (Brindisi 35’); 1-2 (Jairzinho 49’) |
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Argentina - Brazil |
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1-2 (1-1) |
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ARGENTINA Carnevali Glaría, Bargas, Heredia, Sa (Carrascosa 46’) Brindisi (c), Babington, Squeo Balbuena, Kempes (Houseman 46’), Ayala COACH: Vladislao Cap |
BRAZIL Leão Zé Maria, Luís Pereira, Marinho Peres (c), Marinho Chagas Paulo César “Caju”, Rivellino, Paulo César Carpeggiani Valdomiro, Jairzinho, Dirceu COACH: Mário Zagallo |
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GAME SUMMARY In a game between two teams that used to be giants, Brazil maintained their chances of qualifying to the final with an unimpressive victory, although the goals in the match were good. In the first half, Rivellino opened the score after unleashing a low drive from twenty meters, but Brindisi equalized almost immediately with a curled free kick that went in off the bar. Soon after halftime, Zé Maria won the ball and crossed for Jairzinho to head into an empty net. |
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STADIUM: Waldstadion (Frankfurt am Main) DATE: 30-06-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 53.200 REFEREE: Rudolf Glöckner (GDR) GOALS: 1-0 (Deyna [p.] 24’); 1-1 (Karasi 43’); 2-1 (Lato 62’) |
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Poland - Yugoslavia |
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2-1 (1-1) |
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POLAND Tomaszewski Szymanowski, Gorgoń, Żmuda, Musiał Kasperczak, Maszczyk, Deyna (c) (Domarski 80’) Lato, Szarmach (Ćmikiewicz 57’), Gadocha COACH: Kazimierz Górski |
YUGOSLAVIA Marić Buljan, Katalinski, Bogićević, Hadžiabdić Oblak (Jerković 16’), Aćimović (c), Karasi Petković (V. Petrović 81’), Bajević, Šurjak COACH: Miljan Miljanić |
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GAME SUMMARY Poland kept their chances of reaching the final with a somehow lucky victory over Yugoslavia. Deyna opened the score from the penalty spot, after Karasi kicked Szarmach while both players were waiting for a corner kick. Karasi made amends for his mistake just before halftime by taking a through-pass, dummying Tomaszewski, and shooting high into the net. In the second half, however, Poland took the lead again when Lato, as sharp in the area as he was quick on the wing, headed in a corner by Gadocha. Yugoslavia, without their captain Džajić, had a disappointing performance in this game. |
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STADIUM: Rheinstadion (Düsseldorf) DATE: 30-06-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 67.861 REFEREE: Pavel Kazakov (USSR) GOALS: 0-1 (Edström 24’); 1-1 (Overath 51’); 2-1 (Bonhof 52’); 2-2 (Sandberg 53’); 3-2 (Grabowski 76’); 4-2 (Hoeneß [p.] 89’) |
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FRG - Sweden |
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4-2 (0-1) |
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FRG Maier Vogts, Schwarzenbeck, Beckenbauer (c), Breitner Hoeneß, Overath, Bonhof Hölzenbein (Flohe 81’), Müller, Herzog (Grabowski 66’) COACH: Helmut Schön |
SWEDEN Hellström Olsson, Nordqvist, Karlsson, Augustsson Grahn, B. Larsson (c) (Ejderstedt 32’), Tapper Torstensson, Edström, Sandberg COACH: Georg Ericson |
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GAME SUMMARY Sweden, keeping their defensive shape, took the lead midway the first half with another left-footed volley by Edström. But the loss of captain Bo Larsson through injury made itself felt when Beckenbauer began streaming out from the back, forcing a good save from Hellström. In the second half, as the rain came down, West Germany equalized with a right-foot shot from Overath, and one minute later they took the lead when Bonhof’s ground shot went in off both posts. But Sweden didn’t give up, and Sandberg collected in the left a misplaced header from Schwarzenbeck to drive low across Maier. However, the hosts had more ammunition. After an elaborate play in which the ball was worked determinedly across the Swedish penalty area, Grabowski shot home. In the dying minutes, with Sweden desperately trying to equalize, Ejderstedt brought down Müller for a penalty converted by Hoeneß to secure the German chances of reaching the final. |
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STADIUM: Waldstadion (Frankfurt am Main) DATE: 3-07-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 61.249 REFEREE: Erich Linemayr (AUT) GOALS: 0-1 (Müller 76’) [Incidents: The game was delayed half hour over the official kick-off time (the actual starting time was 16:30 h) due to heavy rain. Hoeneß missed a penalty shot (min. 53), saved by Tomaszewski.] |
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Poland - FRG |
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POLAND Tomaszewski Szymanowski, Gorgoń, Żmuda, Musiał Kasperczak (Ćmikiewicz 80’), Deyna (c), Maszczyk (Kmiecik 80’) Lato, Domarski, Gadocha COACH: Kazimierz Górski |
FRG Maier Vogts, Schwarzenbeck, Beckenbauer (c), Breitner Bonhof, Hoeneß, Overath Grabowski, Müller, Hölzenbein COACH: Helmut Schön |
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GAME SUMMARY Torrential rains kept on falling over Germany and, although the game was delayed half an hour, it probably shouldn’t have been played at all. Some parts of the pitch were waterlogged and the players could barely move the ball. These conditions affected more the Polish style of play, because they couldn’t use their speed on the flanks. Even like this, in a swampy pitch, Lato and Gadocha were always dangerous wingers. Maier made excellent saves from Lato’s free kick, from Gadocha, from Lato again (after an unusual clearance kick missed by Beckenbauer) and from Domarski (replacement for the injured Szarmach). After halftime, Hölzenbein flew over Żmuda’s sliding tackle and the referee called for a dubious penalty. However, Hoeneß had his shot saved by Tomaszewski. Then, as the rain finally stopped, a loose ball reached Müller, who was unmarked near the penalty spot, and the striker put Germany through into the final. |
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STADIUM: Westfalenstadion (Dortmund) DATE: 3-07-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 52.500 REFEREE: Kurt Tschenscher (FRG) GOALS: 1-0 (Neeskens 50’); 2-0 (Cruijff 65’) [Incidents: The game was attended by US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger. In minute 10, the game was interrupted to observe one minute of silence in memory of the Argentinian president Juan Domingo Perón, who died two days before. Luís Pereira was sent off (min. 84).] |
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Netherlands - Brazil |
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2-0 (0-0) |
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NETHERLANDS Jongbloed Suurbier, Rijsbergen, Haan, Krol Jansen, Neeskens (Israël 85’), Van Hanegem Rep, Cruijff (c), Rensenbrink (De Jong 67’) COACH: Rinus Michels |
BRAZIL Leão Zé Maria, Luís Pereira, Marinho Peres (c), Marinho Chagas Paulo César Carpeggiani, Rivellino, Paulo César “Caju” (Mirandinha 61’) Valdomiro, Jairzinho, Dirceu COACH: Mário Zagallo |
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GAME SUMMARY Although Holland was expected to win this game after their recent displays, Brazil was always a threat, and they should have taken an early lead when Paulo César “Caju” shot past the far post. Jairzinho also missed an early chance, but Leão had to make a fantastic close-range save when Zé Maria let a cross bounce off him straight to Cruijff. Most of the Brazilian danger came from the runs of Marinho Chagas in the left wing, which the Dutch defenders had to stop with hard tacklings. Neeskens, as talented as provocative sometimes, infuriated his rivals with some foul play, until Luís Pereira hacked him down spectacularly from behind and was shown the red card. But the match had been decided by then, after two second half goals by Neeskens and Cruijff. In the first one, Van Hanegem sent a quick-taken free kick up to Neeskens, who scooped Cruijff’s return cross over the keeper. Then Krol overlapped on the left and sent a pass to Cruijff, who volleyed in unchallenged from close range. |
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STADIUM: Parkstadion (Gelsenkirchen) DATE: 3-07-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 53.054 REFEREE: Jack Taylor (ENG) GOALS: 0-1 (Streich 14’); 1-1 (Houseman 20’) [Incidents: In minute 10, the game was interrupted to observe one minute of silence in memory of the Argentinian president Juan Domingo Perón, who died two days before. For this reason, the Argentinian players wore black armbands.] |
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Argentina - GDR |
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ARGENTINA Fillol Wolff (c), Bargas, Heredia, Carrascosa Brindisi, Telch, Babington Houseman, Kempes, Ayala COACH: Vladislao Cap |
GDR Croy Weise, Kische, Bransch (c), Kurbjuweit Schnuphase, Pommerenke, Sparwasser Löwe (Vogel 65’), Streich (Ducke 80’), Hoffmann COACH: Georg Buschner |
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GAME SUMMARY Substitute goalkeeper Fillol (who would later become an important member of the 1978 World Cup champions) was given a first cap in a game of little consequence, snce both teams were already eliminated. East Germany took the lead when Streich headed in a cross after Weise had escaped up the right wing, then Houseman volleyed in the equalizer after Kempes beat two men. Although Argentina left the tournament earlier than expected, they made a good impression for the next edition, especially in their attacking line, with the talented Houseman and Babington, the speedy Ayala and the 19-year-old Kempes. |
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STADIUM: Rheinstadion (Düsseldorf) DATE: 3-07-1974 (19:30 h) ATTENDANCE: 37.700 REFEREE: Luis Pestarino (ARG) GOALS: 0-1 (Šurjak 27’); 1-1 (Edström 29’); 2-1 (Torstensson 85’) |
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Sweden - Yugoslavia |
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2-1 (1-1) |
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SWEDEN Hellström Olsson, Nordqvist (c), Karlsson, Augustsson Tapper, Grahn, Persson Torstensson, Edström, Sandberg COACH: Georg Ericson |
YUGOSLAVIA Marić Buljan, Katalinski, Pavlović (Peruzović 78’), Hadžiabdić Aćimović, Jerković, Bogićević V. Petrović (Karasi 67’), Šurjak, Džajić (c) COACH: Miljan Miljanić |
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GAME SUMMARY Sweden said goodbye to their participation in the World Cup with a victory over Yugoslavia, the least they deserved after their contribution to the tournament. Hellström had another fine match, and Sandberg and the towering Edström (a very promising young player) were involved in both Swedish goals.
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (München) DATE: 6-07-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 74.100 REFEREE: Aurelio Angonese (ITA) GOALS: 1-0 (Lato 76’) BOOKED: Kasperczak (71’) / Jairzinho (76’) |
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Poland - Brazil |
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1-0 (0-0) |
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POLAND Tomaszewski Szymanowski, Gorgoń, Żmuda, Musiał Kasperczak (Ćmikiewicz 79’), Deyna (c), Maszczyk Lato, Szarmach (Kapka 73’), Gadocha COACH: Kazimierz Górski |
BRAZIL Leão Zé Maria, Alfredo, Marinho Peres (c), Marinho Chagas Paulo César Carpeggiani, Rivellino, Ademir da Guia (Mirandinha 66’) Valdomiro, Jairzinho, Dirceu COACH: Mário Zagallo |
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GAME SUMMARY On yet another dull third-place match, Poland completed their successful tournament with a victory over title holders Brazil. The only goal of the game came late, when the tournament’s top scorer Lato picked up a pass just inside his own half, outsprinted Alfredo and scuffed the ball past Leão. Soon Lato was through again, but this time the Brazilian goalkeeper saved with his foot. |
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STADIUM: Olympiastadion (München) DATE: 7-07-1974 (16:00 h) ATTENDANCE: 77.833 REFEREE: Jack Taylor (ENG) GOALS: 0-1 (Neeskens [p.] 2’); 1-1 (Breitner [p.] 25’); 2-1 (Müller 43’) BOOKED: Vogts (3’) / Van Hanegem (22’), Neeskens (39’), Cruijff (45’) |
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2-1 (2-1) |
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FRG Maier Vogts, Schwarzenbeck, Beckenbauer (c), Breitner Hoeneß, Bonhof, Overath Grabowski, Müller, Hölzenbein COACH: Helmut Schön |
NETHERLANDS Jongbloed Suurbier, Haan, Rijsbergen (De Jong 68’), Krol Jansen, Neeskens, Van Hanegem Rep, Cruijff (c), Rensenbrink (R. van de Kerkhof 46’) COACH: Rinus Michels |
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GAME SUMMARY No World Cup final had a more sensational opening, or a quicker goal, than the one between West Germany and Holland. Right after kick-off, the Dutch made a series of passes to keep possession of the ball, until Cruijff took it in the central circle, beat Vogts on the left and was brought down in the area by Hoeneß: penalty, the first one in the history of World Cup finals. Neeskens thrashed it almost straight as Maier dived to his right. However, instead of being boosted by this early goal, Holland forgot their usual steamrolling game and allowed Germany to press them against their own area. The man-marking of Cruijff by Vogts started to bite, and the Dutch captain was booked at halftime for protesting about this treatment. Midway the first half, the German pressure paid off when Hölzenbein ran into the penalty area from the left and went over Jansen’s outstretched foot. This time the foul didn’t look as clear as in the first penalty, but the referee also called for it. After Hoeneß missed his shot against Poland, Breitner took the kick and beat a stationary Jongbloed. It was then when Holland realized that they had to return to their usual game to defeat Germany, and Cruijff decided to take the leadership. He broke away once more, drew Beckenbauer and passed the ball on the left to Rep, whose unimaginative shot was saved by Maier. Near halftime, Holland paid dearly for their profligacy when Bonhof ran past Haan to the right-hand goal line, pulled the ball back and Müller shot low across Jongbloed (immobile again) as Krol made a desperate attempt to block. It was Müller’s 68th goal and Germany’s 100th in the finals.
In the second half, Michels had to substitute Rensenbrink, whose pulled muscle had made him doubtful initially and had clearly handicapped his team. Although this second period was a constant attack of Holland, trying to equalize the game, in fact it was Germany who came closer to score again in the counterattacks. Maier made another of his marvellous saves from Neeskens’ close-range volley, and the duo Beckenbauer-Overath kept the play away from the German area under Dutch pressure. Cruijff was being neutralized by Vogts and couldn’t help his team as usual. In the end, there was a general feeling of disappointment at Holland’s defeat, after the high-class football they displayed in the tournament. But Germany proved that there are other ways to win a football game, not only relying on quality. |
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