Date: 13-07-1966
Stage: first round
Place: BIRMINGHAM
Running time: 97 min.
Colour: BW
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9)
Commentary: MULTI : english/spanish(new)
My rating: ***
Notes: .
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 13 July 1966, 19:30
Villa Park, Birmingham
Attendance: 42,982
Meteo: Partly cloudy, 18°C
ARGENTINA
Antonio Roma
Roberto Ferreiro
Silvio Marzolini
Roberto Perfumo
Antonio Rattin
Rafael Albrecht
Ermindo Onega
Jorge Raul Solari
Luis Artime
Alberto Gonzalez
Oscar Más
Coach: Juan Carlos Lorenzo (ARG)
SPAIN
Iríbar
Gallego
Sanchis
Eladio Silvestre
Del Sol
Gento
José Ufarte
Pirri
Zoco
Luis Suárez
Joaquin Peiro
Coach: Jose Villalonga (ESP)
Referee: Dimiter Rumentchev (BUL)
Goals:
65′, Luis Artime, ARG
67′, Pirri, ESP
79′, Luis Artime, ARG
Match overview
Argentina overcame Spain 2-1 in a hard-fought group stage match at Villa Park. Luis Artime scored twice for Argentina, while Pirri briefly levelled for Spain. The South Americans showed resilience, regaining the lead and holding on for a crucial victory in front of nearly 43,000 spectators.
Trivia
This match was notable for Luis Artime’s brace, which proved decisive for Argentina’s progress in the group. Spain’s only goal was scored by Pirri on his World Cup debut, but it was not enough to prevent defeat in Birmingham.
