Brazils great victory in Fifa world cup final 1970

The Brazilians won 4-1 against Italy with a splendid performance watched by 107000 peoples on Atzec Stadium, Mexico city in the 1970 Fifa World Cup Final. This final has been recognized as one of the best and most entertaining ever. Millions of people watched the soccer tournament for the first time on color television, where the Brazilians impressed the world with wonderful football played in yellow shirts under a burning hot Mexican sun. The situation might had been much worse for Brazil, in 1966 Pele had been kicked out of the 1966 fifa world cup tournament in England and Pele had quit playing international matches, but Pele was persuaded to a comeback. The Brazilian coach Joao Saldanha had done a good job in the qualification matches, but he was sacked in March just three months before the tournament should start because of political reasons, the military dictatorship found him to critical of the regime.

A new coach took over, his name was Mario "Forrigunha" Zagallo, he had won as a player in the world cup twice in 1958 and 1962, where he played as a wing player. His nickname "Forringunha" means little ant, and he was known for his high activity when he played. A group of veteran players Pele, Gerson and Carlos Albertos had a huge influence on Zagallos team selection, and kiu8he was assisted by the physical trainer Carlos Alberto Parreira.

Pele scored the opening goal in the 17th minute against the paralyzed Italy with a header, but in the 37th minute Roberto Boninsegna from  Italy scored to 1-1. In the second half Gerson scored in the 65, min and Jarzinho scored the third goal in 71. min, which he also did on every match that Brazil played in this tournament, the right back Carlos Alberto scored the final fourth goal at 87. min and 3 minutes later the refree Rudi Glockner from DDR could make his last whistle, Brazil was world cup champion.