had As promised, here is part of the history of soccer world cup Mexico 70, considered by experts as one of the best of all ages. I
were addressed to my house would be about 5 PM on the evening of June 3, 1970. I expected a per-seat trolley or a bus and hoped that, by the side of the Plaza Miranda, walking from one corner to another, seeking a less crowded bus stop, I stopped in front of an appliance store, and suddenly, I saw TV in the store were having a soccer game. I loved football but had a little over two years had left him. I went to the window of the shop in question and what was my surprise to see that Brazil was playing against Czechoslovakia. Brazil, my favorite team. How wonderful! I was paralyzed. Brazilian television and full color. I asked some people who were also watching the game and told me it was the Mexico 70 World Cup. Well, no I did not move there. Displaying the first time the party was my friend Alberto, who was out of work. Suddenly, a backlash from Czechoslovakia and GOOOOOLLLL. Brazil lost 1 x 0. My friend insisted we go and I did not want to miss the match. I heard a voice calling me, was Hildefonzo who saw me standing on the sidewalk and gave us the line to the house. We hopped on the bandwagon and said: "Fly, you are playing Brazil and Czechoslovakia, and I want to see the game. We arrived, I went with Albert to his home and settled, as autism, to see the second half. Landslide in Brazil 4 x 1 against the Czechs. Rivelino goals, direct fire, another pass from Pele and 2 Jairzinho Gerson. That great game!
For those who do not know, Pelé was not called to play this world. He had already played in 58, when Brazil became champions for the first time, 62 in Chile, where Pele was injured and could not play for the rest of the tournament, Brazil being champion again, and played the 66 in England, where virtually massacred kicked Pele and Brazil was eliminated in the first phase. Pele was just 29 years old but the coach did not want to turn summon saying Pele was shortsighted. Trainer's name was Joao Saldanha. Of course, it cost him over as coach. Was replaced by Mario Lobo Zagallo. The alignment of Brazil for the first game was: Felix in the bow, fenders, Everaldo, Brito, Piazza and Carlos Alberto as a Captain; Media: Clodoaldo, Rivelino, Gerson and Pele, and front Tostao and Jairzinho. A den! as they say in our state of Lara. Thus began Brazil in this World Cup. And the world had begun, the May 31, 1970 was the inauguration, although I was not aware of anything. RCTV was broadcasting live, via satellite, as the slogan said, and full color. First time live broadcast, an event of this nature in our television and full color, as I mentioned anteriomente therefore were already being made to introduce relevant evidence in Venezuela color TV system. Up until now, had always been in black and white.
In this world made major changes in relation to the football game: 1 - It began using the red and yellow cards to prevent violence in the game. 2 ° - were established differences between direct and indirect kicks, indicating arms aloft by the referee and 3 ° - and very important also, this regulation completely revolutionized the game, was the implementation of 2 players changes team during the match. What do you think?
The 15 teams who came to Mexico were grouped as follows:
Group A: USSR, Mexico, Belgium and El Salvador.
Group B: Italy, Uruguay, Sweden and Israel.
Group C: Brazil, England, Romania and Czechoslovakia.
Group D: West Germany, Peru, Bulgaria and Morocco.
Applies to clarify that by then there were two Germanys, West Germany and East Germany.
also want to remind you that in the CONCACAF qualifying, Football Association Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean, the most significant was the "Soccer War." Honduras and El Salvador, who took months of stress due to various disputes, political, economic and migration, had to face to find a spot for the World Cup Mexico 70. The first game takes place in Tejucigalpa, Honduras on June 8, 1969. Honduras beat El Salvador 1 x 0. But in the return match in El Salvador, Salvadorans achieve a win 3 x 0, leading to loss of the fans, this was on June 15, 1969. Two Honduran fans were killed by the home crowd, while in Honduras, Salvadoran immigrants were attacked. The borders were closed and the tension reached extreme levels. It was decided to play a 3rd game in a neutral venue and choose Mexico City on June 26, 1969. El Salvador defeated Honduras 3 x 2 and passes to the next round against Haiti, where conquering his pass reached the World Cup. The tension between the two countries have not decreased at all and as the days the Salvadoran army invaded Honduras on July 14, 1969. At least 2,000 people died during this conflict which lasted 6 days. Ended through the mediation of the OAS.
The inaugural World Cup was on 31 May. The host country faced the USSR. This game was equaled 0 x 0.
June 2 faced,
by group B: Uruguay vs Israel 2 x 0
For Group C: England vs Romania 1 x 0
For the group D: Bulgaria vs Peru 2 x 3
On June 3 clashed,
by group A: Belgium vs El Salvador 3 x 0
by group B: Italy vs. Sweden 1 x 0
by the Group C: Brazil vs Czechoslovakia 4 x 1
by the Group D: West Germany vs Morocco 2 x 1
On June 6, faced,
by group A: Soviet Union vs Belgium 4 x 1
by group B: Uruguay vs Italy 0 x 0
by the group C: Czechoslovakia vs Romania 1 x 2
by the group D: Morocco vs Peru 0 x 3
On June 7, the day was:
For the group A: Mexico vs. El Salvador 4 x 0
by group B : Sweden vs Israel 1 x 1
by the Group C: England vs Brazil 0 x 1
by the group D: Bulgaria vs West Germany 2 x 5
England was the champion team of 66. In the game against Brazil was carried out one of the most spectacular moves in the history of world football. I'll try to describe as accurate as possible so that you, in your imagination, you could use. Carlos Alberto, right back and captain of the Brazilian, playing out his band, he makes a pass deep to 3 fingers and flush, which ran Jairzinho looking for the right also. The pass was perfect because the marker did Jairzinho failed to deflect the ball. Jairzinho reaches the ball, takes on English champion career to the next which went up the entrance, goes up as deep into the opposite court and almost on the line of lime, launched a perfect cross. Pele, who was accompanying the rally, rising above his marker, nothing more and nothing less than Bobby Moore, captain of the England team and head ends, the bottom right of the goalkeeper. Everyone shouted the GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL. But do not know how, the English goalkeeper, Gordon Banks, perhaps the best in the world at that time, had the play of his life. Pele was still heading the ball and Banks was already in the air, flying from pole to pole, as they say in football parlance, and diverted the ball into the corner, perhaps with the fingers of his right hand. The whole stadium was silent. I could not believe it! and suddenly, a burst of applause, honoring extraordinary play. That move!
Well, on with the schedule of games.
June 10 The day they met,
by group A: Mexico vs Belgium 1 x 0
by group B: Sweden vs Uruguay 1 x 0
by the Group C: Brazil 3 x 2 Romania vs
by the group D : Peru vs Germany F. 1 x 3
and played June 11th:
by group A: USSR vs. El Salvador 2 x 0
by group B: Israel vs Italy 0 x 0
by the Group C: England vs Czechoslovakia 1 x 0
and group D: Morocco vs Bulgaria 1 x 1
After the first phase, the teams qualified for the next round were:
In group A, USSR and Mexico, the host team.
For the group B: Italy and Uruguay. Italy with a game won, 2 draws and only one goal scored.
For Group C: Brazil and England,
and group D: West Germany and Peru.
The following article will tell how it developed the 2nd phase of this world.
Until then.
