Date: 26-06-1974
Stage: first round
Place: DUSSELDORF
Running time: 102 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI: english/ spanish(new)/german/stadium
My rating: ***
Notes: Beckenbauer,Bonhof,Muller,Overath, Surjak,Oblak,Dzaijc
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 26 June 1974, 16:00
Rheinstadion, Dusseldorf
Attendance: 67,500
Meteo: Clear, mild, 21°C
WEST GERMANY
Sepp Maier
Franz Beckenbauer (c)
Paul Breitner
Georg Schwarzenbeck
Berti Vogts
Rainer Bonhof
Wolfgang Overath
Bernd Holzenbein
Dieter Herzog
Gerd Müller
Herbert Wimmer
Coach: Helmut Schon (FRG)
16′ Wolfgang Overath
35′ Berti Vogts
74′ ↓Herbert Wimmer ↑Uli Hoeness
79′ ↓Bernd Holzenbein ↑Heinz Flohe
YUGOSLAVIA
Enver Maric
Ivan Buljan
Enver Hadziabdic
Josip Katalinski
Dražen Mužinić
Jovan Aćimović
Branko Oblak
Dragan Džajić (c)
Stanislav Karasi
Danilo Popivoda
Ivan Surjak
Coach: Miljan Miljanic (YUG)
36′ Ivan Buljan
61′ Enver Hadziabdic
84′ ↓Branko Oblak ↑Jurica Jerković
84′ ↓Dragan Džajić ↑Ilija Petković
Referee: Armando Marques (BRA)
Goals:
39′ Paul Breitner FRG
82′ Gerd Müller FRG
Match overview
West Germany secured a 2-0 victory over Yugoslavia in this Group B clash at the 1974 World Cup. Paul Breitner opened the scoring late in the first half, and Gerd Müller doubled the lead in the second. The hosts controlled much of the game, displaying solid defence and efficient attacking play, while Yugoslavia struggled to break through. The win strengthened West Germany’s campaign as they advanced confidently through the group stage.
Trivia
This match highlighted the strength of West Germany’s squad, with both Breitner and Müller scoring crucial goals. The encounter also featured two Yugoslav captains, reflecting the team’s leadership depth. The game is remembered for its disciplined play and the tactical prowess of Helmut Schon, setting the stage for West Germany’s eventual tournament success.
