Date: 13-06-1974
Stage: first round
Place: FRANKFURT
Running time: 102 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (10)
Commentary: MULTI: english/spanish(new)/portuguese
My rating: **
Notes: Rivelino,Paulo Cesar,Jairzinho, Oblak,Acimovic,Surjak,Dzajic
MATCH SUMMARY
Thursday, 13 June 1974, 17:00
Waldstadion, Frankfurt
Attendance: 62,000
Meteo: Clear, warm, 23°C
BRAZIL
Emerson Leão
Luís Pereira
Marinho Peres
Wilson Piazza (c)
Marinho Chagas
Jairzinho
Leivinha
Rivellino
Paulo César
Valdomiro
Nelinho
Coach: Mário Zagallo (BRA)
YUGOSLAVIA
Enver Marić
Ivan Buljan
Enver Hadžiabdić
Dragan Mužinić
Josip Katalinski
Vladislav Bogićević
Ilija Petković
Branko Oblak
Ivica Šurjak
Jovan Aćimović
Dragan Džajić (c)
Coach: Miljan Miljanić (YUG)
17′ Branko Oblak
49′ Jovan Aćimović
Referee: Rudolf Scheurer (SUI)
Goals:
None
Match overview
Brazil and Yugoslavia played to a goalless draw in their Group 2 opener at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt. The defending champions Brazil struggled to break down a well-organized Yugoslav defence, while Yugoslavia created some chances but failed to capitalize. Both teams received yellow cards in the match, with Branko Oblak and Jovan Aćimović cautioned for Yugoslavia.
Trivia
This match opened Group 2 of the 1974 World Cup, which featured defending champions Brazil alongside Yugoslavia, Scotland, and Zaire. The draw was a disappointing result for Brazil, who were expected to win their opening match. Yugoslavia’s disciplined performance set the tone for what would become one of the most competitive groups in the tournament.*
