Date: 06-07-1974
Stage: 3rd place final
Place: MUNCHEN
Running time: 94 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI: english/spanish(new)/japanese/stadium
My rating: **
Notes: Lato,Deyna,Gadocha, Rivelino,Jairzinho,Dirceu
MATCH SUMMARY
Saturday, 6 July 1974, 16:00
Olympiastadion, Munich
Attendance: 77,100
Meteo: Clear, warm, 25°C
POLAND
Jan Tomaszewski
Jerzy Gorgon
Adam Musiał
Antoni Szymanowski
Wladyslaw Zmuda
Henryk Kasperczak
Zygmunt Maszczyk
Kazimierz Deyna (c)
Robert Gadocha
Grzegorz Lato
Andrzej Szarmach
Coach: Kazimierz Gorski (POL)
71′ Henryk Kasperczak
73′ ↓Henryk Kasperczak ↑Leslaw Cmikiewicz
75′ ↓Andrzej Szarmach ↑Zdzislaw Kapka
BRAZIL
Leão
Alfredo
Marinho Chagas
Marinho Peres (c)
Ademir Da Guia
Carpegiani
Dirceu
Rivellino
Zé Maria
Jairzinho
Valdomiro
Coach: Mario Zagalo (BRA)
76′ Jairzinho
66′ ↓Ademir Da Guia ↑Mirandinha
Referee: Aurelio Angonese (ITA)
Goals:
76′ Grzegorz Lato POL
Match overview
Poland defeated Brazil 1-0 in the 1974 World Cup third-place play-off, securing their best-ever finish in the tournament. The only goal came from Grzegorz Lato in the 76th minute, capping a remarkable campaign for both player and team. Despite Brazil’s efforts to equalise, Poland’s defence held firm, ensuring a historic victory for the Eastern European side.
Trivia
Grzegorz Lato’s goal in this match not only sealed Poland’s third place but also confirmed him as the tournament’s top scorer. The result marked a significant achievement for Poland, while Brazil failed to score for the third consecutive match, highlighting their attacking struggles during the latter stages of the 1974 World Cup.
