1938 FIFA World Cup Final
The finals of the FIFA World Cup 1938:
3rd Place Match
Brazil - Sweden 4:2 ( 1:2 )
Scoresheet
In the semifinals, were 1:2 to defending champion Italy and Sweden failed with 1:5 to Hungary on June 16, Brazil. The 3rd place match was held in Bordeaux on 19 June. The Scandinavians came in with a newly formed team. Keller, Källgren, Jacobsson and Wetterström were replaced by Nilsson, Linder Holm, Ake Persson and Andersson. On the part of Brazilian striker Leonidas was taken into account with respect to the semi-final again. The South Americans were roused by a 2-0 lead of Sweden and arrived in 43 minutes to 1:2 - goal back. The turning point came out of the scorer of this World Cup Tournament, Leonidas brought two hits the Brazilians 3-2 goal lead. Goalkeeper Henock Abrahamsson was constantly in the spotlight, but against the deficit to 4-2 in the 80th minute mark, which marked the Final, he was powerless. The game was in the second half at a good level and Brazil had proved that it was one of the strongest teams in the world.
Final
Italy - Hungary 4:2 ( 3:1)
Scoresheet
The conditions before the finals were different. On the shoulders of the Italian defending champions the favorites overloaded burden. Coach Vittorio Pozzo had indeed formed an almost entirely new team compared to the 1934 World Cup (from the World Cup final of 1934, with Meazza and Ferrari are two actors in ), but compared to those shown benefits in the successes against hosts France in the semifinals and the convincing Brazil was the Squadra Azzurra become the number one contender. The Hungarians, however, relied on technically brilliant offensive play and the fact that the French had not forgotten that Italy had thrown their team in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Coach Alfred Schaffer had to fight until shortly before kick-off with injury worries. Some actors were posted for a long time. The left half Toldi example, he had to replace it with the debutants Polgar and finally the runner -budgetary funds Turai was replaced with Szucs.
Basically let Pozzo storm in " WM system " and in the defense with three act " Backs ". The game was aimed at Silvio Piola, who was voted player of the tournament before the final of journalists.
The Pozzo - Eleven started the game and put the stormy Schaffer protégés under pressure. Piola presented in the 6th minute for Left Wing Colaussi and had no trouble in overcoming Szabo from around eight yards despite a tight angle for the 1-0 lead. But the guys from Budapest fought back, Sarosi made the groundwork and Left Wing Titkos possible immediately to 1:1 from. Italy remained despite the balancing hit in the offensive. The occurring in great shape Piola striker opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Hungary responded with intensified attacks and Italy moved to counterattack. Ten minutes before the half time whistle recycled Colaussi a pass from Meazza to 3-1 half-time lead. After the restart Hungary stormed into a permanent offensive. It took until the 70th minute before Sarosi a headed pass of the half Vincze rights to 2:3 port matches could turn. Despite further attacks not equalized, on the contrary, in the 82nd minute Piola decided with his second goal to make it 4-2 in the final. Italy had successfully defended his title. In contrast to the controversial victory of 1934 the 1938er - Triumph adhered to no stale aftertaste, the title defense succeeded after an excellent tournament performance. Victor was Vittorio Pozzo, who had reached the finals of Paris, the zenith of his career.