qwertyuiophgfdsa 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.

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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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