Garrincha is the inspiration for the Selecao team to successfully defend the championship world in Chile 1962. Amarildo Zito and Vava scored to help Brazil defeat (former) Czechoslovakia in the final.
The question is who is The real hero in Brazil’s second rise to the top of the world was really unnecessary. Describing Garrincha, L’Equipe (France) did not hesitate to affirm that he was “the most outstanding right winger ever.” we once knew.”
Brazil’s squad did not have too many shuffle compared to the 9 faces who were crowned in 1958. On the bench Aymore Moreira is Zeze’s younger brother (who leads Brazil at World Cup Switzerland 1954) replaced Vincente Feola to lead the Selecao . Moreira built a 4-3-3 tactical system and defeated Mexico in the opening match with a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Mario Zagallo and Pele.
Going to the second match In the second group stage, Brazil let Czechoslovakia score without a goal and suffered a huge loss in force when Pele injured his left thigh and soon said goodbye to the tournament. Amarildo replaced Pele alongside Zagallo (future world champion as coach of the Brazilian team in 1970) on the Selecao attack. However, it was Garricha’s magical dribbles that were the prerequisite to help coach Aymore Moreira put aside concerns about losing Pele.
The Battle of Santiago
Chile defeated neighbor Argentina to win the right to host the 1962 World Cup. Although the host country suffered the largest earthquake of the century two years before the world championship took place, but On May 30, 1962, the final round still opened as scheduled with matches held at 4 locations: Santiago Vina Del Mar Rancagua and Arica. Santiago Stadium is located in a very poetic location where you can admire the snow-capped Andes mountains all year round.
However, Santiago is remembered as a stadium where one of the matches took place. The ugliest bridge in World Cup history. This “stain” is the clash between Chile and Italy or later known as the “Battle of Santiago” (Battle of Santiago), a match the home team won with a score of 2-0 but is only remembered. with brawls, rough tackles and red cards.
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