Source: TheGuardian
From the archive: England 0-1 Brazil, World Cup match report (1970). By Albert Barham
7 June 1970 No one could fault Gordon Banks. He pushed away the swerving shots at which the Brazilians are so adept as England lose group matchGuadalajara, June 7Brazil, the masters of football technique, triumphed over England in the Jalisco Stadium here today. Only one goal was scored, by Jairzinho, after an hour, but it was sufficient to remind England that they have never yet beaten Brazil in their own hemisphere. Related: Gordon Banks obituary Related: World Cup stunning moments: Gordon Banks is stricken Related: Carlos Alberto and the goal that defined Brazil to the rest of the world Continue reading......read full article
