Knorff comments on 70 years ago the match of the century was played between England(3) and Hungary(6). The return fixture saw Hungary trash England 7-1, England’s largest defeat to this day.

[–] Knorff@alien.top [B] 3 points 2 years ago (5 children)

The English line-up was decided by a FA committee. Every player was nominated for a certain position and had to play this position.

The Hungarian line-up was decided by their coach. Especially their forwards didn´t care about positions.

You can see why Hungary won and England was very confused the whole game.

Extra info: The statistic was around 35:5 shots on goal for Hungary.

[–] mexploder89@alien.top [B] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

Extra info: The statistic was around 35:5 shots on goal for Hungary

And England scored 3? Damn

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[–] qwertyuiophgfdsa@alien.top [B] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

The Hungary coach decided to play without a keeper.

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[–] Candlestick_Park@alien.top [B] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

Gyula Grosics was one of the most revolutionary players on the team, arguably the first great sweeper-keeper.

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[–] Lack_of_Plethora@alien.top [B] 1 point 2 years ago

I've heard about 100 different people be called 'the first sweeper-keeper' so I've learned to take that expression with a grain of salt

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[–] jtj-H@alien.top [B] 1 point 2 years ago

Selected like a cricket team.

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