The Final

The Final was between the two strongest teams in competition: Holland and West Germany. It started very well for Holland. In the first minute of that game, Johan Cruyff won a penalty and Neeskens scored. This was the fastest ever goal in a World Cup Final.



Beckenbauer led his team’s fight-back, and West Germany equalised with another penalty in the 25th minute. Two minutes before half time the great German goal-scorer Gerd Mueller received the ball in the penalty area with his back to the goal. Mueller turned hit a low shot into the net.

Holland dominated the second half but couldn't score. West Germany were the new champions.