England 1966, the final phase

England finally got their World Cup. Those identified as "soccer parents" were willing to earn it ... out and out. and it was from the first minute of that World Cup. The great rival, Brazil, was injured as the great was haunted not only by arbitration, but also for the great hardness of its rivals.

The England World had already begun with the boycott of African countries, who refused to play when it was learned that the champion of Africa had to go to the playoffs with the champion of Asia / Oceania.

In group 1, the hosts, England, saw their faces with Uruguay, very fallen on hard times in recent years ls, France and Mexico. You had a difficult premises, in the first match of the tournament were faced with a world class goalkeeper, Mazurkiewicz, who kept his goal to 0 the entire match. It was the first and only stumbling block that allowed the English ... that because the referees were in charge. Uruguayan goalkeeper was the great architect of which, surprisingly, the Uruguayans were those who accompany the British to the quarterfinals.

In group 2, West Germany, Argentina, Spain and Switzerland would be the contenders. Germany was the other big favorite German and had no problems to register on the next round. Spain having had aocmpañada but Argentina gave the same surprise that Uruguay, despite its problems ocn coach, stood in the quarter.

Group 3 was the "death", where specifically in the draw had been sent to Brazil. His rivals would be Hungary, Portugal (who came very strong to their first World Cup) and Bulgaria. From the outset it is clear that everything was against the Cariocas. They came to win two consecutive World: Sweden 58 and Chile 62, and had to be eliminated. The arbitrations were ominous and oddly always played English referees. But in addition to breaches were harassed almost bordering on violence. In one of them, chilling, Portugal knocked out Pele for the entire championship. And the Hungarians were not far behind. Finally, achieved their purpose, and Brazil was eliminated in first round. Portugal, Eusebio, the Black Panther, and a surprisingly reached the quarter football.

Group 4 stayed at another favorite, Italy, which faced Chile, USSR and North Korea. And no doubt, was the great bell of the championship of England 66. The weak Koreans were able to defeat Italy 1-0 and could not lift his head and was Elmina in the first round. USSR and North Korea were classified.

The quarterfinals began with two clashes between Europeans and Americans who were clearly affected by the arbitrations. The scandal was enormous, but in any case, England got rid of Argentina (which is expelled a player at the very beginning because, according to the Argentine soccer referee looked bad), 1-0, while West Germany was removed from the middle to Uruguay by a resounding 4-0.

In the other rooms, USSR beat Hungary 2-1, while Portugal had to overturn a 3-0 surprise for the eventual defeat against North Korea 5-3 with Eusebio giving a display of good football.

In the semifinals, the two finalists, England and Germany beat the same result: 2-1. England beat Portugal, while Germany, the Germany where a young defense dazzled the world, Beckenbauer, did the same with the USSR and Boronina Yashin.

The ghost goal England 66

On June 30, 1966, was the day of the finals of a World Cup more outrageous they can remember. In that final is still remembered with the score tied at 2, and in overtime, a ball that never got to go (today clearly recognize all), but the referee gave valid. With 3-2 and on the scoreboard, and with time served, the audience jumped on to the pitch, and the public in the field, England managed a 4-2 final that gave the referee also valid.

It was clear. England was to be champion.

Photo 1: castillejadelacuesta

Photo 2: The World