World Cup 1962 Chile - Review & History
Brazil retained their crown without the injured Pele, who tore a thigh muscle in the first group match against Mexico. Garrincha took centre stage as the Brazilians adopted a 4-3-3 formation.
Czechoslovakia were the surprise team of a tournament marred by violence. The 'Battle of Santiago' between Chile and Italy was remembered for all the wrong reasons as the game turned into a violent confrontation, with spitting, fighting and two-footed tackles. Just two players were sent off as the referee missed Leonel Sanchez breaking Humberto Maschio's nose with a left hook.
Chile beat nine-man Italy 2-0. Garrincha helped Brazil to a 3-1 win against England in the quarter-finals and wreaked havoc in the semi-final victory against Chile before being sent off for retaliation.
The Czechs, who had beaten Yugoslavia 3-1 in the other semi-final in front of just 5,000 spectators, took the lead against Brazil in the final through Josef Masopust. But goals from Amarildo - dubbed the 'White Pele' - Zito and Vava secured a second consecutive tournament win for the Brazilians.
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World Cup 1962 results (Held in Chile)
Semi-finals
Brazil 4-2 Chile
Czechoslovakia 3-1 Yugoslavia
FINAL - Estadio Nacional, Santiago
Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia
TOP SCORER World Cup 1962
Garrincha (Brazil) 4
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