Date: 19-12-1973
Stage: Garrincha farewell match
Place: RIO DE JANEIRO
Running time: 107 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080p 60fps (9)
Commentary: portuguese
My rating:
Notes: Garrincha,Clodoaldo,Jairzinho,Pelè, Rivelino,Rocha,Brindisi,Onishenko
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 19 December 1973 – 21:00
Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 131,000
Weather: mild
BRAZIL
Félix
Brito
Carlos Alberto
Luís Pereira
Everaldo
Clodoaldo
Piazza
Rivellino
Caju
Jairzinho
Pelé
Garrincha
Coach: Mário Zagallo
46′ ↓Félix ↑Leão
46′ ↓Caju ↑Zé Mário
46′ ↓Clodoaldo ↑Zé Carlos
46′ ↓Jairzinho ↑André
46′ ↓Pelé ↑Ademir da Guia
46′ ↓Everaldo ↑Marinho Chagas
46′ ↓Garrincha ↑José Zequinha
ESTRANGEIROS
Edgardo Andrada
Pablo Forlán
Ángel Brunel
Edgardo Di Meola
Francisco Reyes
Pedro Virgilio Rocha
Miguel Ángel Brindisi
Vladimir Onishchenko
Rene Houseman
Narciso Doval
Alex
Coach: José Poy
46′ ↓Rene Houseman ↑Carlos Babington
46′ ↓Vladimir Onishchenko ↑Evgeny Lovchev
Referee: Armando Marques (BRA)
Goals: 2′ Brindisi (EST), 40′ Pelé (BRA), 65′ Luís Pereira (BRA)
Match overview
Brazil secured a 2–1 victory over Estrangeiros in a match held to honour Garrincha’s farewell. Despite an early goal by Brindisi for Estrangeiros, Brazil equalised before halftime through Pelé and took the lead in the second half with a goal from Luís Pereira. The match was played in front of a massive crowd at the Maracanã Stadium.
This match was significant as it marked the farewell of Brazilian legend Garrincha, who was substituted at halftime to a standing ovation.
The game showcased the talents of several football legends and remains a memorable event in football history.
Trivia
Garrincha, one of Brazil’s most iconic players, made his final appearance for the national team in this match, receiving a heartfelt farewell from fans and teammates alike.
