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1966 World Cup First Round Group Four match. Italy 2 v 0 Chile at Roker Park
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1966 World Cup First Round Group Four match. Italy 2 v 0 Chile at Roker Park
1966 World Cup First Round Group Four match.
Italy 2 v 0 Chile at Roker Park, Sunderland.
Chilean goalkeeper Juan Olivares jumps up as an Italian shot goes over the crossbar.
13th July 1966.
Sandro Mazzola
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21607218
© Mirrorpix
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In this photograph from the 1966 World Cup, we are transported back in time to witness a thrilling match between Italy and Chile. The setting is Roker Park in Sunderland, where football fans gathered to witness this intense clash of nations. The image captures a pivotal moment as Italian midfielder Sandro Mazzola takes a powerful shot towards the goal, causing Chilean goalkeeper Juan Olivares to leap into action. With his eyes fixed on the ball sailing over the crossbar, Olivares showcases his agility and determination to defend his team's net. The date is etched in history - July 13th, 1966 - forever marking this memorable encounter between two football powerhouses. As we delve into the past through Memory Lane Prints' remarkable print collection, we can almost hear the roar of the crowd and feel their anticipation for each heart-stopping play. This snapshot encapsulates not only an iconic sporting event but also serves as a reminder of how sports have always had an incredible ability to unite people across borders and cultures. It reminds us why FIFA's World Cup has become one of humanity's most cherished traditions – celebrating talent, passion, and camaraderie on a global stage. As we admire this vintage gem captured by Mirrorpix photographers during that unforgettable decade of change – the swinging sixties – let it transport us back to a time when heroes were made on muddy pitches under grey skies; reminding us that some moments truly stand still even as years roll by.
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