Date: 25-06-1982
Stage: first round
Place: GIJON
Running time: 97 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI: italian/spanish/ stadium/english/german
My rating: *
Notes: Skandale von Gijon !
MATCH SUMMARY
Friday, 25 June 1982, 17:15
El Molinón, Gijon
Attendance: 41,000
Meteo: Clear, 25°C
WEST GERMANY
Harald Schumacher
Paul Breitner
Hans Peter Briegel
Karlheinz Förster
Manfred Kaltz (c)
Ulrich Stielike
Wolfgang Dremmler
Pierre Littbarski
Felix Magath
Horst Hrubesch
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Coach: Jupp Derwall (FRG)
66′ ↓Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ↑Lothar Matthäus
68′ ↓Horst Hrubesch ↑Klaus Fischer
AUSTRIA
Friedl Koncilia
Josef Degeorgi
Bernd Krauss
Erich Obermayer (c)
Bruno Pezzey
Heribert Weber
Roland Hattenberger
Reinhold Hintermaier
Herbert Prohaska
Hans Krankl
Walter Schachner
Coach: Georg Schmidt (AUT)
1′ Walter Schachner
32′ Reinhold Hintermaier
Referee: Bob Valentine (SCO)
Goals:
10′ Horst Hrubesch, FRG
Match overview
West Germany defeated Austria 1-0 at El Molinón in Gijon in a match that became infamous as the “Disgrace of Gijón.” After Hrubesch’s early goal, both teams played cautiously, knowing the result would send them both through to the next round at the expense of Algeria. The lack of attacking intent drew widespread criticism from fans and commentators.
Trivia
This match is remembered as one of the most controversial in World Cup history. The perceived collusion between the teams led FIFA to change the rules so that the final group matches would be played simultaneously in future tournaments. The game’s legacy overshadowed the performances on the pitch and remains a reference point for fair play discussions.—
