So far, the world was covering all the expectations raised by the host country. Of tourism, Mexico was a whole country celebrates. The news was of joy, of coexistence and brotherhood. The emotions were following one after another. And of course the football: the level of football played so far had been of the highest quality in most games. The selection of Peru, despite the anguish and concern that surely ought to have, because of the earthquake that had shaken the country, had given a demonstration of football cheerful, versatile, practical. The technical director of Peru was nothing more and nothing less than Brazil's Didi, Didi's famous World Cup 1958.
Moreover, Mexico, being the host country, was supported by all his people. Every game in Mexico was a motivation to continue the party.
Italy, as always, mean with soccer. Had scored a goal and two draws to 0 goals, became the second phase. Uruguay
showed glimpses of his greatness but he saw a team with some limitations.
England, lost to Brazil but was still the world champion and advanced to the second round. He looked a strong team consistently. I think the heat of Mexico's hurt somehow.
West Germany, as ever, strong, deep, relentless. And the USSR
, unsightly equipment, with a game somewhat mechanized, did enough to reach the second round.
Then came the moment of truth. In this phase, the parties were of life and death. The losing team was withdrawing from the world.
The second phase was formed as follows:
Uruguay vs USSR
Peru vs. Brazil, Germany
Fedral vs Mexico vs England and Italy.
All these games would be played on 14 June.
Mexico City played in Uruguay and the USSR. A party involved, not many alternatives, very slow. The equuipos were more concerned about the attacks to defend and very shy. In a very controversial move, Uruguay scored the only goal of the game and removed to the USSR. The ball was supposed to come by the end of the field line defending the USSR, but the Uruguayan player Luis Cubilla he took the ball to the Russian defense, no one knows how, when the latter toward a screen with your body waiting for the ball out of the court. Cubilla made a rather weak heart for your partner and head Stud scored the winning goal. This happened in minute 116 of the extension. Uruguay won 1 x 0.
The Guadalajara, Jalisco Stadium, facing Peru and Brazil. That great game! Peru did not deserve to have lost that game. It played a football high. Implemented the JOGO BONITO Brazilian for both teams. But Brazil was a scoring machine. The match was won by Brazil 4 x 2, but left Peru acclaimed by the audience, earning a thunderous applause, which had so well deserved. The goals were scored by Peru: Gallardo (min. 28) and Teofilo Cubillas (min.70). And Brazil: Rivelino (min.11) Tostao, (min 15 and 52) and Jairzinho (min.75).
In the city of León and England played West Germany. These two teams had played the World Cup final in England in 1966, four years ago, which had won England. In that match, England won a highly controversial goal because the ball never passed the goal line. The "Linia" is consulted by the referee and says the goal is valid. Then, over time, showed that the ball never entered the German bow. So, this party, now in Mexico, brought signs of retaliation on the part of West Germany. The destination was giving him the opportunity to charge that defeat as questioned worldwide.
Germany starts the game and looked a little frightened. England made to feel the force, personality, were trying to prove that they were still world champions and that the loss to Brazil was by his own things football. A first time played with a lot of strategy, both teams trying to avoid mistakes. The first half ended 1 x 0 in favor of England, Mullery, at minute 31, scored for the English. The second half began like the first 4 minutes and the right Pointer English Peters scoring the 2nd goal for England. But that does not shrink from the Germans, on the contrary, it seems that this second goal woke them up and decided to take the rest. Beckenbauer was mounted the team on his shoulder and began to push his selection, achieving a goal at minute 68. Eight minutes after the legendary Uwe Sellers tie the game (min 76). And they had to go to extension. Bomber Muller scored the winning goal at minute 108, eliminating England and savoring the taste of revenge. World champions fell 66. England World Cup goodbye.
And in the city of Toluca, Mexico fell defeat against Italy 4 x 1. Italy woke up in this game against an opponent less skilled and more limitations.
The semifinal stage was as follows:
Brazil face Uruguay and West Germany to Italy.
The next article will tell you how it ended this great World Cup Mexico 70.
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