A-Z Of The World Cup

[mikemiller]

They would have been my first choices for "Y" and "Z" too.

Alternative "Y" - "YOGI" (Joachim ) Low. Germany manager who won the World Cup in 2014. Also achieved third place in 2010.

 

[diggerman]

K - KOREA, North and South. In 1966 North Korea beat Italy 1:0 and then played in a cracking game against Portugal at Goodison Park in the 2nd Round. Leading 3:0 they eventually lost 3:5 with Eusebio scoring 4. A great game.
South Korea have appeared in 11 World Cups perhaps most memorably when they co-hosted in 2002 and finished fourth. They beat Italy 2:1 AET in a controversial match to reach QF where they beat Spain on penalties. Lost 1:0 to Germany in SF.

The Noth Korea/Italy game was played at Boro's Ayresome Park.
Though I was a bit young to appreciate it at the time !!!

 

[Lindum]

Another Z - Zico. Played for Brazil in 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups and widely considered to be one of greatest players never to win a World Cup. Holds record for highest number of goals scored direct from a free kick. Brazil ought to have won in 1982 as they had a tremendous side. In 2nd round they were in a Group of Death with Argentina and Italy. Beat Argentina 3:1 but lost to Italy 3:2 in a game considered one of best ever.

 

[herringthorpe]

Well, we didn't need fifteen minutes of time added on to finish this game!

Thanks to all for joining in!