Dennis Gedling tells the story of one of the greatest World Cup upsets – the USA’s win over England in Brazil 1950.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 33-USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
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Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 35-The Socceroos and the Witchdoctor (1969)
May 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling recalls Australia’s bumbling attempt to qualify for the ’70 World Cup, complete with curses from witchdoctors in (then) Rhodesia.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 36-The Shame of Gijon’ (1982)
May 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling tells how the “Gijon Non-Aggression Pact” between West Germany and Austria conspired to prevent Algeria progressing to the second round of Spain ’82.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 37-The First ‘Battle of the River Plate’ (1930)
May 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Denis Gedling reports on the slightly laboured birth of the World Cup and the explosion of firsts – from the first controversies to the first win for a host nation and the first use of the term ‘a match of two halves’.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 38-The Magnificent Comrades of North Korea (1966)
May 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Rodman (sorry Gedling) tells the story of North Korea’s World Cup debut in 1966, and how they pulled off one of the great upsets to make the Quarter Finals.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 40-The Amazing Schillaci (1990)
May 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If there was a rags-to-riches tale to be told, it would be the story of Salvatore Schillaci. Read about the one they called Totò, in Dennis Gedling’s latest World Cup instalment.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 41-When Harry Met Patrick….with a Hip to the Face (1982)
May 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling tells how the West German goalkeeper at Spain 82 delivered a semi-final shirt front to rival Leigh Matthews.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 42-Portugal’s Black Pearl (1966)
May 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling tells the story of Eusebio, the great Benfica striker who is the forgotten star of the 1966 World Cup.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 44-The First Time Mark Schwarzer Was a Socceroo Hero (1993)
May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Mark Schwarzer is an legend of Australian Soccer. Dennis reflects on his debt game for the Socceroos that helped thrust him into the spotlight. [Includes a cracking photo – Ed]
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 53-When East Met West (1974)
April 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Politics and football: German disunity at the height of the Cold War makes for an intriguing first round contest in 1974.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 54-Heaven For Owen. Hell For Beckham (1998)
April 23, 2014 by 3 Comments
The English can always find a way to disappoint.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 76 – Argentina’s 25 Pass Wonder Goal (2006)
March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A thing of beauty: Cambiasso’s memorable goal for Argentina.
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