Date: 03-07-1974
Stage: second round
Place: DORTMUND
Running time: 101 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: 4K 2160p 50fps (10)
Commentary: MULTI: english/italian(new)/spanish(new)/ stadium/greek/dutch/french
My rating: ****
Notes: Krol,Rep,Neeskens,Cruijff, Leao,Rivelino,Jairzinho,Dirceu
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 3 July 1974, 19:30
Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
Attendance: 53,700
Meteo: Clear, mild, 22°C
NETHERLANDS
Jan Jongbloed
Ruud Krol
Wim Rijsbergen
Wim Suurbier
Johan Cruyff (c)
Arie Haan
Wim Jansen
Johan Neeskens
Wim van Hanegem
Rob Rensenbrink
Johnny Rep
Coach: Rinus Michels (NED)
29′ Wim Suurbier
69′ Johnny Rep
67′ ↓Rob Rensenbrink ↑Theo de Jong
84′ ↓Johan Neeskens ↑Rinus Israël
BRAZIL
Leão
Luis Pereira
Marinho Chagas
Marinho Peres (c)
Caju
Carpegiani
Dirceu
Rivellino
Zé Maria
Jairzinho
Valdomiro
Coach: Mario Zagalo (BRA)
29′ Luis Pereira
37′ Zé Maria
44′ Marinho Peres
84′ Luis Pereira
62′ ↓Caju ↑Mirandinha
Referee: Kurt Tschenscher (GER)
Goals:
50′ Johan Neeskens NED
65′ Johan Cruyff NED
Match overview
The Netherlands secured a 2-0 victory over Brazil in their Group A encounter at the 1974 World Cup. Goals from Johan Neeskens and Johan Cruyff in the second half sealed the win for the Dutch side. Brazil fought hard but were unable to break down a disciplined Dutch defence, despite their attacking efforts and a late sending-off.
Trivia
This match is remembered for the tactical brilliance of the Dutch “Total Football” under Rinus Michels, which outplayed the reigning champions Brazil. The sending-off of Luis Pereira marked a rare red card for Brazil in World Cup history, while the goals by Neeskens and Cruyff further cemented their legendary status in Dutch football lore. The match was a pivotal moment in the 1974 tournament, signalling a shift in football dominance.
