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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. (alien.top)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (2 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Selected like a cricket team.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

And England scored 3? Damn

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The Hungary coach decided to play without a keeper.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months 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