Date: 11-06-1970
Stage: first round
Place: CIUDAD DE MEXICO
Running time: 105 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9)
Commentary: MULTI : english/spanish(new)
My rating: ***
Notes: Piot,VanMoer,VanHimst
MATCH SUMMARY
Thursday, 11 June 1970, 16:00
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Attendance: 108,192
Meteo: Hot, sunny, 30°C
MEXICO
Ignacio Calderón
Gustavo Peña (c)
Mario Pérez
José Vantolrá
Antonio Munguía
Héctor Pulido
Javier Fragoso
José González
Aarón Padilla
Javier Valdivia
Javier Guzmán
Coach: Raúl Cárdenas (MEX)
19′ Javier Valdivia
46′ ↓Javier Valdivia ↑Juan Ignacio Basaguren
BELGIUM
Christian Piot
Georges Heylens
Jean Thissen
Nicolas Dewalque
Léon Jeck
Wilfried Van Moer
Jean Dockx
Paul Van Himst (c)
Odilon Polleunis
Wilfried Puis
Leon Semmeling
Coach: Raymond Goethals (BEL)
15′ Paul Van Himst
29′ Jean Thissen
62′ Odilon Polleunis
66′ ↓Odilon Polleunis ↑Johan Devrindt
Referee: Ángel Coerezza (ARG)
Goals:
14′ Gustavo Peña (penalty), MEX
Match overview
Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium in front of a massive home crowd at the Estadio Azteca. The only goal came from Gustavo Peña, who converted a penalty in the 14th minute. Belgium struggled to break down the Mexican defence, and the hosts held on for a crucial win in Group 1.
Trivia
This win was pivotal for Mexico’s progression to the knockout stage, marking their first-ever advancement beyond the group phase at a World Cup. The match was played in intense heat, testing both teams’ endurance.
