Date: 07-06-1978
Stage: first round
Place: MENDOZA
Running time: 97 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9)
Commentary: MULTI : spanish/portuguese/french
My rating: **
Notes: Krol,Haan,Neeskens,Suurbier, Quiroga,Chumpitaz,Cueto,Cubillas
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 7 June 1978, 16:45
Estadio Ciudad de Mendoza, Mendoza
Attendance: 28,125
Meteo: Clear sky, 20°C
NETHERLANDS
Jan Jongbloed
Jan Poortvliet
Ruud Krol
Wim Jansen
Arie Haan
Wim Rijsbergen
Johan Neeskens
René van de Kerkhof
Wim Suurbier
Rob Rensenbrink
Willy van de Kerkhof
Coach: Ernst Happel (AUT)
25′ René van de Kerkhof
46′ ↓René van de Kerkhof ↑Johnny Rep
68′ ↓Johan Neeskens ↑Dick Nanninga
PERU
Ramón Quiroga
Jaime Duarte
Rodolfo Manzo
Héctor Chumpitaz
Rubén Díaz
José Velásquez
Juan José Muñante
César Cueto
Teófilo Cubillas
Juan Carlos Oblitas
Guillermo La Rosa
Coach: Marcos Calderón (PER)
65′ Juan José Muñante
62′ ↓Guillermo La Rosa ↑Hugo Sotil
Referee: Adolf Prokop (DDR)
Goals:
none
Match overview
Netherlands and Peru played out a tactical stalemate in Mendoza with both sides showing defensive solidity. The Dutch struggled to create clear chances against Peru’s well-organized defence, whilst the South Americans were content to frustrate the 1974 runners-up. The result left both teams with realistic hopes of qualifying from Group 4.
Trivia
This goalless draw was notable for the tactical discipline shown by both sides, with Peru’s defensive organization limiting the Dutch to few clear opportunities. The match took place in the shadow of the Andes mountains at Mendoza’s Estadio Ciudad, providing a spectacular backdrop for this cautious encounter.
