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World Cup > WC 1970 Mexico

BRAZIL – CZECHOSLOVAKIA 4-1

Date: 03-06-1970
Stage: first round


Place: GUADALAJARA
Running time: 98 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080i 50fps (9,5) 
Commentary: MULTI: english/spanish/portuguese
My rating: ****
Notes: Rivelino,Pelè,Jairzinho 

MATCH SUMMARY

Wednesday, 3 June 1970, 15:00

Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara
Attendance: 52,897

Meteo: Sunny, hot, 33°C

BRAZIL

Félix
Carlos Alberto (c)
Brito
Piazza
Everaldo
Clodoaldo
Gerson
Jairzinho
Pelé
Rivellino
Tostão

Coach: Mário Zagallo (BRA)

10′ Tostao
31′ Gerson

62′ ↓Gerson ↑Caju

CZECHOSLOVAKIA

Ivo Viktor
Karol Dobiaš
Vladimir Hagara
Alexander Horváth (c)
Vaclav Migas
Ivan Hrdlicka
Ladislav Kuna
František Veselý
Jozef Adamec
Karol Jokl
Ladislav Petráš

Coach: Jozef Marko (TCH)

10′ Alexander Horvath

46′ ↓Ivan Hrdlicka ↑Andrej Kvasnak
75′ ↓František Veselý ↑Bohumil Vesely

Referee: Rudolf Scheurer (SUI)

Goals:
11′ Ladislav Petráš, TCH
24′ Rivellino, BRA
60′ Pelé, BRA
64′ Jairzinho, BRA
83′ Jairzinho, BRA

Match overview

Czechoslovakia stunned Brazil with an early goal, but the Seleção responded with four unanswered strikes, including a thunderous free kick from Rivellino and a trademark finish from Pelé. Jairzinho’s two second-half goals sealed a convincing win in the Guadalajara heat, as Brazil’s attacking power overwhelmed their European opponents. The match was a showcase for Brazil’s flair, movement, and technical brilliance, setting the tone for their legendary campaign.

Trivia

Pelé became the first player to score in four World Cups, and Brazil’s performance is still celebrated for its style and attacking brilliance. Jairzinho’s brace was the start of his remarkable run of scoring in every match of the tournament.

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