Date: 30-06-1974
Stage: second round
Place: DUSSELDORF
Running time: 99 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI: english/spanish(new)/ german/french/stadium
My rating: ****
Notes: Maier,Beckenbauer,Overath,Muller, Edstroem,Sandberg
MATCH SUMMARY
Sunday, 30 June 1974, 19:30
Rheinstadion, Dusseldorf
Attendance: 67,800
Meteo: Rainy, mild, 22°C
WEST GERMANY
Sepp Maier
Franz Beckenbauer
Paul Breitner
Georg Schwarzenbeck
Berti Vogts
Rainer Bonhof
Uli Hoeness
Wolfgang Overath
Bernd Holzenbein
Dieter Herzog
Gerd Müller
Coach: Helmut Schön (FRG)
64′ ↓Dieter Herzog ↑Jürgen Grabowski
83′ ↓Bernd Holzenbein ↑Heinz Flohe
SWEDEN
Ronnie Hellström
Jörgen Augustsson
Kent Karlsson
Björn Nordqvist
Jan Olsson II
Ove Grahn
Bo Larsson (c)
Staffan Tapper
Conny Torstensson
Ralf Edström
Roland Sandberg
Coach: Georg Ericsson (SWE)
45′ Ove Grahn
33′ ↓Bo Larsson ↑Inge Ejderstedt
Referee: Pavel Kazakov (URS)
Goals:
24′ Ralf Edström SWE
51′ Wolfgang Overath FRG
52′ Rainer Bonhof FRG
53′ Roland Sandberg SWE
76′ Jürgen Grabowski FRG
89′ Uli Hoeness (p) FRG
Match overview
West Germany defeated Sweden 4-2 in a high-scoring and entertaining Group B encounter at the 1974 World Cup. After Edström gave Sweden the lead, the hosts responded with two quick goals early in the second half. Despite Sweden’s efforts to level, West Germany’s attacking strength prevailed, with Grabowski and Hoeness sealing the result late on. The match was notable for its attacking play and several momentum shifts.
Trivia
This match is remembered for its rapid succession of goals in the second half and the decisive impact of West Germany’s substitutes. Uli Hoeness’s late penalty capped an impressive German display, while Sweden’s spirited performance ensured the contest remained competitive until the closing stages. The result was crucial for West Germany’s progression in the tournament.
