FIFA WORLD CUP 1966 - Part 2

In the quarterfinals in Liverpool, against Portugal, the N.Koreans almost engineered another remarkable upset. Right at the beginning, the Koreans set a strong, very fast pace, and racked up 3-0 leads against astonished Portuguese team. They only began to recover their composure after the great Eusebio scored 2 goals before the end of the first half, reducing the difference to 2-3. In the 2nd half, the Portuguese strength won out, and the final score was 5-3, with 4 goals for Eusebio, and Portugal went on to the semifinals.

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FIFA WORLD CUP 1966

England adds its name to the list of winners, but not everyone is convinced
Brazil, without a team, a failure.
Portugal, a novelty.
Korea, a surprise.
Fights and bad officiating.
Germany still laments at the finals.

The most controversial incident of the 1966 Cup: Rattin is kicked out during the England-Argentina game and doesn't play.

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DRIBBLING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE 1ST ATTACKER-PART2

Since dribbling is largely a question of personal style, the ball itself is the number one teacher of the player. You can accelerate learning by offering your player a great deal 1v1 activities. Here is a basic one which has proven successful for all levels, from beginner to highest levels.

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PASSING AND RECEIVING AND DEVELOPEMENT OF 1ST & 2ND ATTACKER

In a very concrete way, dribbling skill is essential to good passing and receiving. Dribbling is a series of micro-passes and collections; without this skill, the player is unable to hold the ball, and is forced to pass it at the wrong time or lose it. Furthermore, the feints used in dribbling can be used to disguise passing intentions.

So by developing the individual art of dribbling, the coach is naturally preparing his players for the team art of passing.

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FIFA WORLD CUP 1962 - Part 2

In the quarterfinals, in Viña de Mar, Brazil played against England on June 10, and won 3-1 with Garrincha in control of the play. In Santiago, Yugoslavia eliminated Germany, 1-0. Quite annoyed, the Chilean traveled to Arica, having to leave the comfortable National Stadium to play against USSR; Chile won, Chileans across the country danced with joy and started to believe that title might be theirs. In Rancagua, Czechoslovakia eliminated Hungary 1-0. The semifinals were held on June 13, in Viña del Mar, where the Czechs played the Yugoslavia and won 3-1, putting them in finals.

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