The semi-final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup between Italy and West Germany has been called the "Game of the Century"[2][3] (Spanish: Partido del Siglo; Italian: Partita del secolo; German: Jahrhundertspiel). It was played on 17 June 1970 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Italy won 4–3 after five of the seven goals were scored in extra time, the record for most goals scored during extra time in a FIFA World Cup game. The result eliminated West Germany from the tournament while Italy went on to lose to Brazil in the final.
1970 FIFA World Cup Semi-final
The plaque commemorating the match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
Italy led 1–0 for the majority of the match, after Roberto Boninsegna scored in the 8th minute. In the 70th minute, West German defender Franz Beckenbauer dislocated his shoulder, but stayed on the field carrying his dislocated arm in a sling, as his side had already used their two permitted substitutions.[4]
Defender Karl-Heinz Schnellinger equalised for West Germany in the 90th minute. German television commentator Ernst Huberty famously exclaimed "Schnellinger, of all people!" (in German: "Schnellinger! Ausgerechnet Schnellinger!"), since Schnellinger played in Italy's professional football league, Serie A, at A.C. Milan (for whom he had never scored). It was also his first and only goal in a career total of 47 matches for the West German national team. At the end of regulation time, the score was level at 1–1, forcing the match into extra time. Had the match remained drawn after extra time, lots would have been drawn to decide which team would progress to the final.[5]
Gerd Müller put West Germany ahead in the 94th minute following a defensive error by Fabrizio Poletti who had just come into the game as a substitute, but Tarcisio Burgnich tied it back up only four minutes later, and then striker Gigi Riva put the Italians in front again with a superb goal. Müller scored yet again, this time with a header, for West Germany to tie the score at 3–3. Yet, as the live television coverage was still replaying Müller's goal, Italian midfielder Gianni Rivera scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 111th minute. Being left unmarked near the penalty area, Rivera had connected perfectly with a fine cross made by Boninsegna, clinching the victory for Italy at 4–3.[6]
^ abArturo Yamasaki was born in Peru, where he began his career as referee. He moved from Peru to officiate matches in Mexico in 1968, and hence he attended this World Cup as a representative of the Mexican football federation.
^Cantor, Andres (1997). Goooal! : a celebration of soccer (Fireside ed.). New York: Simon and Schuster. ISBN978-0-684-83340-8.
^Matt Wagg (28 June 2012). "Euro 2012: five classic tournament matches between Germany and Italy including the 'Game of the Century'". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
^. FIFA. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
^"Drawing of lots -- that's how teams will be parted". Evening Standard. London: 43. 26 May 1970.
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For other uses see The Game of the Century The semi final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup between Italy and West Germany has been called the Game of the Century 2 3 Spanish Partido del Siglo Italian Partita del secolo German Jahrhundertspiel It was played on 17 June 1970 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City Italy won 4 3 after five of the seven goals were scored in extra time the record for most goals scored during extra time in a FIFA World Cup game The result eliminated West Germany from the tournament while Italy went on to lose to Brazil in the final 1970 FIFA World CupSemi finalThe plaque commemorating the match at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico CityEvent1970 FIFA World CupItaly West Germany4 3After extra timeDate17 June 1970 1970 06 17 VenueEstadio Azteca Mexico CityRefereeArturo Yamasaki Mexico 1 Attendance102 444 Contents 1 The match 2 Match overview 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksThe match editItaly led 1 0 for the majority of the match after Roberto Boninsegna scored in the 8th minute In the 70th minute West German defender Franz Beckenbauer dislocated his shoulder but stayed on the field carrying his dislocated arm in a sling as his side had already used their two permitted substitutions 4 Defender Karl Heinz Schnellinger equalised for West Germany in the 90th minute German television commentator Ernst Huberty famously exclaimed Schnellinger of all people in German Schnellinger Ausgerechnet Schnellinger since Schnellinger played in Italy s professional football league Serie A at A C Milan for whom he had never scored It was also his first and only goal in a career total of 47 matches for the West German national team At the end of regulation time the score was level at 1 1 forcing the match into extra time Had the match remained drawn after extra time lots would have been drawn to decide which team would progress to the final 5 Gerd Muller put West Germany ahead in the 94th minute following a defensive error by Fabrizio Poletti who had just come into the game as a substitute but Tarcisio Burgnich tied it back up only four minutes later and then striker Gigi Riva put the Italians in front again with a superb goal Muller scored yet again this time with a header for West Germany to tie the score at 3 3 Yet as the live television coverage was still replaying Muller s goal Italian midfielder Gianni Rivera scored what proved to be the game winning goal in the 111th minute Being left unmarked near the penalty area Rivera had connected perfectly with a fine cross made by Boninsegna clinching the victory for Italy at 4 3 6 Match overview edit17 June 197016 00Italy nbsp 4 3 a e t nbsp West GermanyBoninsegna nbsp 8 Burgnich nbsp 98 Riva nbsp 104 Rivera nbsp 111 Report Schnellinger nbsp 90 2 Muller nbsp 94 110 Estadio Azteca Mexico CityAttendance 102 444Referee Arturo Yamasaki Mexico 1 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Italy nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp West Germany GK 1 Enrico Albertosi nbsp 73 RB 2 Tarcisio Burgnich CB 3 Giacinto Facchetti c CB 5 Pierluigi Cera LB 8 Roberto Rosato nbsp 38 nbsp 91 CM 10 Mario Bertini CM 15 Sandro Mazzola nbsp 46 CM 16 Giancarlo De Sisti nbsp 103 RW 13 Angelo Domenghini nbsp 114 CF 20 Roberto Boninsegna LW 11 Gigi Riva Substitutions MF 14 Gianni Rivera nbsp 46 DF 4 Fabrizio Poletti nbsp 91 Manager nbsp Ferruccio Valcareggi GK 1 Sepp Maier RB 7 Berti Vogts CB 3 Karl Heinz Schnellinger CB 5 Willi Schulz LB 15 Bernd Patzke nbsp 66 CM 4 Franz Beckenbauer CM 12 Wolfgang Overath nbsp 53 RW 20 Jurgen Grabowski CF 9 Uwe Seeler c CF 13 Gerd Muller nbsp 66 LW 17 Hannes Lohr nbsp 52 Substitutions MF 14 Reinhard Libuda nbsp 52 MF 10 Sigfried Held nbsp 66 Manager nbsp Helmut SchonSee also editGermany Italy football rivalry 1970 FIFA World Cup knockout stage Germany at the FIFA World Cup Italy at the FIFA World CupReferences edit a b Arturo Yamasaki was born in Peru where he began his career as referee He moved from Peru to officiate matches in Mexico in 1968 and hence he attended this World Cup as a representative of the Mexican football federation Cantor Andres 1997 Goooal a celebration of soccer Fireside ed New York Simon and Schuster ISBN 978 0 684 83340 8 Matt Wagg 28 June 2012 Euro 2012 five classic tournament matches between Germany and Italy including the Game of the Century telegraph co uk Retrieved 27 April 2016 Der Kaiser the brains behind Germany FIFA Archived from the original on 9 April 2016 Retrieved 24 July 2009 Drawing of lots that s how teams will be parted Evening Standard London 43 26 May 1970 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico Match report Italy Germany FR FIFA comExternal links editMotson John 2006 Motson s World Cup Extravaganza GREAT GAMES ITALY 4 3 WEST GERMANY 1970 19 18 12 N 99 9 2 W 19 30333 N 99 15056 W 19 30333 99 15056 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Italy v West Germany 1970 FIFA World Cup amp oldid 1217976519, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
