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The match was contested by hosts Argentina and the Netherlands, in the biggest stadium used in the tournament and in Argentina, the Estadio Monumental in the Argentine capital city of Buenos Aires. The match was won by the Argentine squad in extra time by a score of 3–1.
May 6, 2024 · Argentina put six goals past Peru without reply to snatch a place in the final on goal difference, and record their heaviest victory in the fixture and the World Cup.
Top scorer: Argentina’s Mario Kempes (6 goals) Number of games: 38 Total goals scored: 102 Average goals per game: 2.68
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The Netherlands had only scored five goals in their previous six games, and their lack of creativity against Argentina's tight defense looked like it was going to cost them again. The game was goalless at halftime, and it was Argentina who had the better chances to score. But the Dutch had a great chance in the 38th minute when Argentine goalkeeper...
The Netherlands had finished second in their group behind Italy and had not conceded a goal in the tournament until facing Argentina. The Dutch coaches had decided to play with a 4-3-3 system, using three defenders and three midfielders who could also play in the defense if needed. They had a very balanced team with a good midfield and two fast and...
The Dutch defense was broken in the 93rd minute when the Argentine midfielder Hugo Morales found the net with a great shot from the edge of the penalty area. But the goal was disallowed after the referee heard a whistle from the stands telling him to stop the game. This was the second time during the match that a referee had been impeded by fans. T...
Brazil won by a 3–1 score, meaning Argentina had to beat Peru by four clear goals to reach the final but they managed to do it. Trailing 2–0 at half-time, Peru simply collapsed in the second half, and Argentina eventually won 6–0.
Guillermo Stábile, one of Argentina's scorers, became the tournament's top striker with 8 goals total. 30 July 1930. 14:15 UYT ( UTC-03:30) Estadio Centenario, Montevideo. Attendance: 68,346. Referee: John Langenus ( Belgium) 1978 v the Netherlands. Argentina hosted the 1978 edition of the World Cup and reached the final.
FIFA World Cup 1978 would include 38 matches in which 102 goals were made (2,68 goals per match). Three red cards and 65 yellow cards were shown during the tournament. Another statistical fact was that the opening match between West Germany and Poland was the fourth World Cup opening match in a row ending 0-0.
