Date: 06-06-1962
Stage: first round
Place: VINA DEL MAR
Running time: 35 min.
Colour: BW
Quality: low
Commentary: portoguese
My rating: ***
Notes:
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 6 June 1962, 15:00
Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar
Attendance: 18,715
Meteo: Partly cloudy, 17°C
BRAZIL
Gilmar
Djalma Santos
Mauro Ramos (captain)
Nilton Santos
Zozimo
Didi
Zito
Mário Zagallo
Amarildo
Garrincha
Vava
Coach: Aymore Moreira (BRA)
SPAIN
Jose Araquistain
Echeberría
Sigfrido Gracia
Pachín
Rodri
Gento
Martin Verges
Ferenc Puskás
Adelardo
Collar (captain)
Joaquin Peiro
Coach: Pablo Hernandez (ESP)
Referee: Salvador Gonzales Bustamente (CHI)
Goals:
35′, Adelardo, ESP
72′, Amarildo, BRA
86′, Amarildo, BRA
Match overview
Brazil came from behind to defeat Spain 2-1 in Viña del Mar, securing their place in the next round. After Adelardo gave Spain the lead, Amarildo scored twice in the second half to turn the match around for the defending champions.
Trivia
This match is remembered for Brazil’s resilience after falling behind. Amarildo, who replaced the injured Pelé, scored both goals for Brazil, marking a pivotal moment in their 1962 World Cup campaign. Spain’s early advantage was not enough to prevent elimination from the tournament
