World Cup time travel – June 25.6.1978, XNUMX: Holland loses the final again

The final of the 1978 World Cup was played on that day - with parallels to the World Cup four years earlier. As in Germany in 1974, the host country was in the final this time too. And like back then, the opponent this time was the Netherlands. And just like back then, the Oranjes lost out again. The Dutch are still waiting for their first World Cup title. In 2010 (against Spain) there was even another runner-up title. As is well known, there won't be a World Cup title this year, because the Dutch, like the Italians, aren't even there.

But now to the World Cup final on June 25.6.1978, 2010: For a long time (until 1930) it was the last final in which there was no former world champion. However, both countries had already lost a final, Argentina's first in XNUMX and the Netherlands in the previous tournament.

Heated moments even before the finale The final took place in a heated atmosphere. On the way to the stadium, the Dutch bus made slow progress due to crowds of local passers-by.

The Dutch accused the Argentines of delaying the game because they, through their captain Daniel Passarella, complained to the referee before the game about the admissibility of a plaster cuff that René van de Kerkhof was wearing on his wrist. Van de Kerkhof had already broken his hand in the first game against the Iranian team, so he played with the cuff in the following games. World Cup final referee Gonella died a few days ago Referee Sergio Gonella ordered van de Kerkhof back to the dressing room. Coach Ernst Happel then sent his entire team back to the catacombs. Only after the cuff had been covered with soft fabric and tape did Gonella show his understanding and van de Kerkhof was allowed to play. ( The Italian referee Gonella died a few days ago, on June 19, 2018, at the age of 85. )

Mario Kempes scored first before Dick Nanninga equalized shortly before the end of the game. Rob Rensenbrink then failed to hit the post. Kempes and Bertoni scored for Argentina in extra time. Kempes also secured the title of top scorer. The World Cup for long-haired people When you look at the video of that World Cup final, one curiosity catches your eye: It was the final for the long-haired team, starting with double goalscorer Mario Kempes.

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World Cup time travel – June 25.6.1978, XNUMX: Holland loses the final again

As always during the 2018 World Cup, SportNews is looking back today at highlights that happened on the same day at one of the previous World Cups. This time we look back to Argentina and 40 years, to June 25, 1978.

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