The World Cup Story the first sixty years

Italy v Holland



One of the best games of the 1978 was the second phase Group 1 game between Italy and Holland. Holland - without their star player Johann Cruyff for the tournament - still played wonderful football.

In this game they go behind - but score a great equaliser and an even better winner from Arie Haan.





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