1978 FIFA World Cup
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| 1978 FIFA World Cup Argentina '78 | |
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| Image:78.jpg | |
| Tournament details | |
| Host nation | Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina |
| Dates | June 1 – June 25 |
| Teams | 16 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 5 host cities) |
| Champions | Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina (1 title) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 38 |
| Goals scored | 102 (2.68 per match) |
| Attendance | 1,546,151 (40,688 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Mario Kempes (6 goals) |
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup, was held in Argentina between June 1 and June 25. Argentina was chosen as hosts by FIFA in July 1966. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3-1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina who became the sixth team (after Uruguay, Italy, West Germany, Brazil, and England) to be world champions.
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[edit] Qualification
England failed to qualify for the second World Cup in succession, narrowly losing out to Italy. Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union also failed to make it through the qualifying tournament. Newcomers to the finals included Iran and Tunisia, and France were back for the first time since 1966.
[edit] Summary
[edit] First Round
The format of the competition stayed the same as in 1974: 16 teams qualified, divided into four groups of four. The top two teams in each group would advance to the second round, where they would be split into two groups of four. The winners of each group would play each other in the final, and the second place finishers in the third place match.
A controversial fact surrounding the 1978 World Cup was that Argentina had suffered a military coup only two years before the cup. Because of this, some countries, most notably the Netherlands, considered publicly whether they should participate in the cup. Despite this, all teams eventually participated without restrictions although the Dutch team attended without its star, Johan Cruijff, who refused to participate. Controversy surrounded the host, Argentina, as all of their games in the first round kicked of at nights to give Argentina the advantage of knowing where they stood in the group. This will come in special use in the Second Group Round and in Spain 1982 which prompted FIFA to change the World Cup format.
The first round produced several surprises. Poland won Group 2 ahead of world champions West Germany, after holding the Germans to a goalless draw and then beating Tunisia and Mexico. The Germans played out a second goalless draw against Tunisia, and only redeemed themselves with a 6-0 thrashing of Mexico. Although they failed to qualify for the second round, Tunisia made history by beating Mexico 3-1. It was the first time that any African team had won a match at the World Cup finals.
Peru pushed the Netherlands into second place in Group 4, where Scotland missed out on goal difference for the second successive tournament. Teofilo Cubillas was outstanding for Peru, scoring twice against Scotland in Peru's 3-1 win and hitting a hat-trick in their 4-1 victory over Iran. Rob Rensenbrink of the Netherlands also scored three times against Iran, scoring all the goals as the Dutch won 3-0.
The biggest surprise of all came in Group 3, where Austria finished ahead of Brazil. The Austrians beat Spain and Sweden, while Brazil were held to draws by the same two teams. Brazil needed to beat Austria in their final group game to be sure of progressing to the second round, and managed a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Roberto Dinamite. Brazil and Austria thus finished with the same number of points and the same goal difference, but Austria won the group by virtue of having scored more goals.
Group 1 had the strongest line-up of teams in the first round, featuring Italy, the host Argentina, France and Hungary. The two places in the second round were claimed before the final round of games, with Italy and Argentina both beating France and Hungary. The Italy-Argentina game decided who topped the group, and a goal from Roberto Bettega midway through the second half was enough to give that honour to Italy. It also forced Argentina to move out of Buenos Aires and play in Rosario.
[edit] Second Group Round
In the all-European Group A, the Netherlands got off to a flying start by thrashing Austria 5-1, Jonny Rep scoring two of their goals. In a rematch of the 1974 final, the Dutch then drew 2-2 with West Germany, who had previously shared a goalless game with Italy. The Italians beat Austria 1-0, and so the Netherlands faced Italy in their last group game knowing that the winners would reach the final. Erny Brandts scored an 18th-minute own goal to put Italy ahead at half-time, but he made up for his mistake by scoring at the right end in the fifth minute of the second half. Adrianus Haan got the winner for the Dutch with 15 minutes remaining, and the Netherlands had reached their second successive World Cup Final. West Germany were surprisingly beaten by Austria 2-3 which marked their end as World Champions.
Group B was essentially a battle between the hosts, Argentina and Brazil, and it was resolved in controversial circumstances. Again, the host played the last of two games within the day. In the first round of group games, Brazil beat Peru 3-0 while Argentina saw off Poland 2-0. Brazil and Argentina then played out a tense and violent goalless draw, so both teams went into the last round of matches with three points. On the last two games, Brazil beat Poland 3-1. Argentina's game with Peru kicked off soon after and went into it knowing exactly what they had to do to reach the final: beat Peru by four clear goals. Argentina managed it with what some saw as a suspicious degree of ease. Trailing 2-0 at half-time, Peru simply collapsed in the second half, and Argentina eventually won 6-0. Brazil spread dark rumours suggesting that Peru might have been somehow illicitly induced not to try too hard (especially because the Peruvian goalkeeper, Ramón Quiroga, was born in Argentina); but nothing could be proved, and Argentina met the Netherlands in the final. Brazil, denied a final place by Argentina's 6-0 win over Peru, took third place from an enterprising Italy side.
[edit] The Final
The final, Argentina vs Netherlands, was also controversial, as the Dutch accused the Argentineans of using stalling tactics to delay the match. The host team came out late and questioned the legality of a plaster cast on René van de Kerkhof's wrist -- allowing tension to build for the visitors in front of a hostile Buenos Aires crowd. The Netherlands refused to attend the post-match ceremonies after the match ended [1]. Argentina won the final 3-1 after extra time, with two goals from Mario Kempes, who was also the tournament's top scorer with six goals. The Netherlands lost their second World Cup final in a row, both times to the host nation, after losing to West Germany in 1974.
[edit] Venues
| Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires | Cordoba | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estadio Monumental | Estadio José Amalfitani | Estadio Chateau Carreras | |
| Capacity: 76,000 | Capacity: 49,540 | Capacity: 46,083 | |
| Image:River Plate aéreo.jpg | Image:Estadio José Amalfitani.JPG | Image:EstadioCordoba.jpg | |
| Mar del Plata | Rosario | Mendoza | |
| Estadio José María Minella | Estadio Gigante de Arroyito | Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza | |
| Capacity: 43,542 | Capacity: 41,654 | Capacity: 34,875 | |
| Image:Minella-1978.jpg | Image:Estadio Gigante de Arroyito.jpg | Image:Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza.JPG |
[edit] Mascot
The official mascot of this World Cup was Gauchito, a boy wearing an Argentina strip. His hat (with the words ARGENTINA '78), neckerchief and whip are typical of gauchos.
[edit] Match officials
[edit] Squads
For a list of all squads that appeared in the final tournament, see 1978 FIFA World Cup squads.
[edit] Results
[edit] First round
All times local (UTC-3)
[edit] Group 1
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Image:Flag of France.svg France | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Image:Flag of Hungary (1957-1989).png Hungary | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| June 2, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Italy Image:Flag of Italy.svg | 2–1 | Image:Flag of France.svg France | Mar del Plata, Estadio José Maria Minella Ref: Rainea (Romania) Attendance: 38,100 |
| Rossi 29' Zaccarelli 54' | (Report) | Lacombe 1' |
| June 2, 1978 19:15 | |||
| Argentina Image:Flag of Argentina.svg | 2–1 | Image:Flag of Hungary (1957-1989).png Hungary | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Garrido (Portugal) Attendance: 71,615 |
| Luque 14' Bertoni 83' | (Report) | Csapó 9' |
| June 6, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Italy Image:Flag of Italy.svg | 3–1 | Image:Flag of Hungary (1957-1989).png Hungary | Mar del Plata, Estadio José Maria Minella Ref: Barreto (Uruguay) Attendance: 26,533 |
| Rossi 34' Bettega 35' Benetti 61' | (Report) | A. Tóth 81' pen |
| June 6, 1978 19:15 | |||
| Argentina Image:Flag of Argentina.svg | 2–1 | Image:Flag of France.svg France | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Dubach (Switzerland) Attendance: 71,666 |
| Passarella 45' pen Luque 73' | (Report) | Platini 60' |
| June 10, 1978 (13:45)[1] | |||
| France Image:Flag of France.svg | 3–1 | Image:Flag of Hungary (1957-1989).png Hungary | Mar del Plata, Estadio José Maria Minella Ref: Coelho (Brazil) Attendance: 23,127 |
| Lopez 23' Berdoll 38' Rocheteau 42' | (Report) | Zombori 41' |
| June 10, 1978 19:15 | |||
| Argentina Image:Flag of Argentina.svg | 0–1 | Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Klein (Israel) Attendance: 71,712 |
| (Report) | Bettega 67' |
[edit] Group 2
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Image:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 |
| Image:Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Image:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 |
| June 1, 1978 15:00 | |||
| West Germany Image:Flag of Germany.svg | 0–0 | Image:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Coerezza (Argentina) Attendance: 67,579 |
| (Report) |
| June 2, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Tunisia Image:Flag of Tunisia.svg | 3–1 | Image:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | Rosario, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Ref: Gordon (Scotland) Attendance: 17,396 |
| Kaabi 55' Ghommidh 79' Dhouib 87' | (Report) | Vázquez Ayala 45' pen |
| June 6, 1978 16:45 | |||
| West Germany Image:Flag of Germany.svg | 6–0 | Image:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | Córdoba, Estadio Chateau Carreras Ref: Bouzo (Syria) Attendance: 35,258 |
| D. Müller 15' H. Müller 30' Rummenigge 38', 73' Flohe 44', 89' | (Report) |
| June 6, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Poland Image:Flag of Poland.svg | 1–0 | Image:Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia | Rosario, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Ref: Martínez (Spain) Attendance: 9,624 |
| Lato 43' | (Report) |
| June 10, 1978 16:45 | |||
| West Germany Image:Flag of Germany.svg | 0–0 | Image:Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia | Córdoba, Estadio Olímpico Chateau Carreras Ref: Orosco (Peru) Attendance: 30,667 |
| (Report) |
| June 10, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Poland Image:Flag of Poland.svg | 3–1 | Image:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | Rosario, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Ref: Namdar (Iran) Attendance: 22,651 |
| Boniek 43', 84' Deyna 56' | (Report) | Rangel 52' |
[edit] Group 3
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Brazil | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Image:Bandera de España(1977-1981).gif Spain | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Image:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| June 3, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Austria Image:Flag of Austria.svg | 2–1 | Image:Bandera de España(1977-1981).gif Spain | Buenos Aires, Estadio José Amalfitani Ref: Palotai (Hungary) Attendance: 40,841 |
| Schachner 9' Krankl 76' | (Report) | Dani 21' |
| June 3, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Brazil Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg | 1–1 | Image:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden | Mar del Plata, Estadio José Maria Minella Ref: Thomas (Wales) Attendance: 32,569 |
| Reinaldo 45' | (Report) | Sjöberg 37' |
| June 7, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Austria Image:Flag of Austria.svg | 1–0 | Image:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden | Buenos Aires, Estadio José Amalfitani Ref: Corver (Netherlands) Attendance: 41,424 |
| Krankl 42' pen | (Report) |
| June 7, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Brazil Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg | 0–0 | Image:Bandera de España(1977-1981).gif Spain | Mar del Plata, Estadio José Maria Minella Ref: Gonella (Italy) Attendance: 34,771 |
| (Report) |
| June 11, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Spain Image:Bandera de España(1977-1981).gif | 1–0 | Image:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden | Buenos Aires, Estadio José Amalfitani Ref: Biwersi (West Germany) Attendance: 46,765 |
| Asensi 75' | (Report) |
| June 11, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Brazil Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg | 1–0 | Image:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | Mar del Plata, Estadio José Maria Minella Ref: Wurtz (France) Attendance: 35,221 |
| Roberto Dinamite 40' | (Report) |
[edit] Group 4
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image:Flag of Peru.svg Peru | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Image:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Image:Flag of Iran (1964).svg Iran | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 |
| June 3, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Peru Image:Flag of Peru.svg | 3–1 | Image:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland | Córdoba, Estadio Chateau Carreras Ref: Eriksson (Sweden) Attendance: 37,927 |
| Cueto 43' Cubillas 72', 77' | (Report) | Jordan 14' |
| June 3, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Netherlands Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg | 3–0 | Image:Flag of Iran (1964).svg Iran | Mendoza, Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza Ref: Archundía (Mexico) Attendance: 33,431 |
| Rensenbrink 40' pen, 62', 79' pen | (Report) |
| June 7, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Scotland Image:Flag of Scotland.svg | 1–1 | Image:Flag of Iran (1964).svg Iran | Córdoba, Estadio Chateau Carreras Ref: N'Diaye (Senegal) Attendance: 7,938 |
| Eskandarian 43' (own goal) | (Report) | Danaeifard 60' |
| June 7, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Netherlands Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg | 0–0 | Image:Flag of Peru.svg Peru | Mendoza, Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza Ref: Prokop (East Germany) Attendance: 28,125 |
| (Report) |
| June 11, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Peru Image:Flag of Peru.svg | 4–1 | Image:Flag of Iran (1964).svg Iran | Córdoba, Estadio Chateau Carreras Ref: Jąrguz (Poland) Attendance: 21,262 |
| Velásquez 2' Cubillas 36' pen, 39' pen, 79' | (Report) | Rowshan 41' |
| June 11, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Scotland Image:Flag of Scotland.svg | 3–2 | Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | Mendoza, Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza Ref: Linemayr (Austria) Attendance: 35,130 |
| Dalglish 44' Gemmill 47' pen, 68' | (Report) | Rensenbrink 34' pen Rep 71' |
[edit] Second Group Round
[edit] Group A
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Image:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Image:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| June 14, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Netherlands Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg | 5–1 | Image:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | Córdoba, Estadio Chateau Carreras Ref: Gordon (Scotland) Attendance: 25,050 |
| Brandts 6' Rensenbrink 35' pen Rep 36', 53' W. van de Kerkhof 82' | (Report) | Obermayer 79' |
| June 14, 1978 13:45 | |||
| West Germany Image:Flag of Germany.svg | 0–0 | Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Maksimović (Yugoslavia) Attendance: 67,547 |
| (Report) |
| June 18, 1978 16:45 | |||
| West Germany Image:Flag of Germany.svg | 2–2 | Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | Córdoba, Estadio Chateau Carreras Ref: Gordon (Scotland) Attendance: 25,050 |
| Abramczik 3' D. Müller 70' | (Report) | Haan 27' R. van de Kerkhof 84' |
| June 18, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Italy Image:Flag of Italy.svg | 1–0 | Image:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Rion (Belgium) Attendance: 66,695 |
| Rossi 14' | (Report) |
| June 21, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Austria Image:Flag of Austria.svg | 3–2 | Image:Flag of Germany.svg West Germany | Córdoba, Estadio Chateau Carreras Ref: Klein (Israel) Attendance: 38,318 |
| Vogts 59' (own goal) Krankl 66', 87' | (Report) | Rummenigge 19' Hölzenbein 72' |
| June 21, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Netherlands Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg | 2–1 | Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Martinez (Spain) Attendance: 67,433 |
| Brandts 50' Haan 75' | (Report) | Brandts 18' (own goal) |
[edit] Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 |
| Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Brazil | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Image:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Image:Flag of Peru.svg Peru | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | -10 |
| June 14, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Brazil Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg | 3–0 | Image:Flag of Peru.svg Peru | Mendoza, Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza Ref: Rainea (Romania) Attendance: 31,278 |
| Dirceu 15', 28' Zico 73' pen | (Report) |
| June 14, 1978 19:15 | |||
| Argentina Image:Flag of Argentina.svg | 2–0 | Image:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | Rosario, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Ref: Eriksson (Sweden) Attendance: 37,091 |
| Kempes 16', 71' | (Report) |
| June 18, 1978 13:45 | |||
| Poland Image:Flag of Poland.svg | 1–0 | Image:Flag of Peru.svg Peru | Mendoza, Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza Ref: Partridge (England) Attendance: 35,288 |
| Szarmach 65' | (Report) |
| June 18, 1978 19:15 | |||
| Argentina Image:Flag of Argentina.svg | 0–0 | Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Brazil | Rosario, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Ref: Palotai (Hungary) Attendance: 37,326 |
| (Report) |
| June 21, 1978 16:45 | |||
| Brazil Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg | 3–1 | Image:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | Mendoza, Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza Ref: Cavanna (Chile) Attendance: 39,586 |
| Nelinho 12' Roberto Dinamite 57', 63' | (Report) | Lato 45' |
| June 21, 1978 19:15 | |||
| Argentina Image:Flag of Argentina.svg | 6–0 | Image:Flag of Peru.svg Peru | Rosario, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Ref: Wurtz (France) Attendance: 37,315 |
| Kempes 21', 46' Tarantini 43' Luque 50', 72' Houseman 67' | (Report) |
[edit] Third place match
| June 24, 1978 15:00 | |||
| Brazil Image:Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg | 2–1 | Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Klein (Israel) Attendance: 69,659 |
| Nelinho 64' Dirceu 72' | (Report) | Causio 38' |
[edit] Final
| June 25, 1978 15:00 | |||
| Netherlands Image:Flag of the Netherlands.svg | 1–3 (AET) | Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina | Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental Ref: Gonella (Italy) Attendance: 71,483 |
| Nanninga 82' | (Report) | Kempes 38', 105' Bertoni 116' |
[edit] Awards
| 1978 World Cup Winners |
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| Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina First title |
| FIFA Fair Play Trophy: |
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| Image:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina |
[edit] Scorers
[edit] Other facts
- Argentina was a candidate to host the 1970 World Cup, but since Mexico City was hosting the 1968 Summer Olympics and had constructed new football stadia, it went to Mexico.
- The Netherlands's Rob Rensenbrink's goal against Scotland was the 1000th goal of World Cup history.
- Scotland's Willie Johnston was expelled from the World Cup after he was found to have taken a banned stimulant during the opening game against Peru.
- At the final minutes of the Brazil vs Sweden match, the Brazilians were awarded a corner kick that resulted in a goal (which would have given Brazil a 2-1 victory). However, the goal was not awarded, because the referee Clive Thomas had whistled the end of the game as the ball was being kicked into the area. The Brazilian players were not happy with the decision, but the final result remained a 1-1 draw.
[edit] Firsts
- For the 1978 World Cup, FIFA introduced the penalty shootout as a means of determining the winner in knockout stages should the match end on a draw after 120 minutes. The method, however, was not put in practice as both the third-place match and the final were decided before 120 minutes.
- Tunisia was the first African team to win a match in World Cup finals, beating Mexico 3-1.
- This edition was the first appearance of Coca-Cola in the FIFA World Cup as a sponsor.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Match delayed to 14:30 due to both teams wearing identical kits (red, white & blue). After a 45 minute delay, the French eventually donned the kits of the local team Club Atlético Kimberley.
[edit] External links
- 1978 FIFA World Cup on FIFA.com
- Details at RSSSF
- History of the World Cup-1978
- Planet World Cup - Argentina 1978
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