Peter Platzer

Peter Platzer ( * May 29, 1910, † December 13, 1959 ) was an Austrian football player at the position of the goalkeeper. After the departure Rudi Hidens to France, he was from 1933 Pedigree Goalie of the national team and was also in all games of the World Cup 1934 at the gate, where the Austrian team made ​​it to the semi-finals. With his original club Admira he was four -time champion and could even reach the Mitropacupfinale. During the Second World War, Peter Platzer was convened in the rich German team and has been with the Jedleseern German vice-champion.

Career

First years in the Brigittenau and Floridsdorf

Peter Platzer began his football career in 1927 in the Brigittenau the BAC, which is a year earlier, became a surprise runner-up. During the following season, joining the goalie on the other side of the Danube to Floridsdorf to the FAC, in the same year the BAC dismounted. With the Floridsdorfen Peter Platzer romped though only in mid-table, yet he made Hugo Meisl attention. In 1931 he went to his first race in the national team at the time of the legendary miracle team. However, this was limited to a few minutes - after an injury Rudi Hidens he was the last minutes of the 2-2 draw with Hungary in Budapest in goal.

After the departure Rudi Hidens to France in 1933, Austria's number two was the new strain of the national team goalie. He made his debut in the 1-2 defeat against Czechoslovakia, which marks the end of the miracle team. Nevertheless, the goalie kept his starting place in the team and remained unbeaten until the World Cup semi-final 1934.

Exchange for Admira and World Cup 1934

Due to its good performance in the team Peter Platzer was to the then more successful local rivals Floridsdorf, the Admiralty, alter it, nor during the 1933/34 season. In Jedlesee goalie could quickly gain a foothold and dominated in the following years, the championship. In addition to the championship title in 1934 Peter Platzer reached with the Admira Africans also the final of the Mitropacups, the forerunner of the European Cup. In Vienna he was able to with his team remained victorious 3-2, is the AGC Bologna but was defeated with 1:5 in Italy.

In the same season Peter Platzer played at the Football World Cup in Italy. After victories over France and the " arch-rival " Hungary, the Austrian team standing with Platzer in the semifinals, where they met the hosts. The Italians could decide this controversial 1-0 for itself. The only goal of the game came after a serious foul on Peter Platzer. In the 18th minute of the Italians Orsi broke through on the left wing and crossed to the center. Platzer jumped up and was able to catch the ball but was fouled by Meazza and Schiavio and encountered in the traps over the goal line. Stark dazed Platzer remained lying on the ground, the Swedish referee Eklind - the day before the guest of honor of Benito Mussolini - recognized despite this incredible infraction to the gate.

In the second season came the next serious violation of the referee when he intentionally wegköpfelte a Zischek on Karl, who was standing alone in front of goalkeeper Combi, ironing flank with his head. However, after the disappointing World Cup goalie could soon celebrate success with his Admira. He won two more times with the club the championship before German troops invaded in March 1938 in Austria and annexed the country.

World War II

In the first years in the newly created " Gauliga Ostmark " could Platzer with his club still celebrate some successes. 1939 was Gaumeister and even German vice-champion. The final of the German Cup against FC Schalke 04 but went with 0:9 lost so they agreed on a return match in Vienna. The game ended 1-1, with Platzers Admira were disallowed two goals. After the end of the game Schalke's team bus was, as well as numerous police officers attacked and slashed the car tires of the Gauleiter Baldur von Schirach. Peter Platzer ended his career the following season. Since the mid- 1930s he ran a cafe in Erdberg and tried after the end of his playing career as an actor.

In 1993 in Vienna Floridsdorf ( 21st district ) was named the Platzergasse after him.

Stations

  • Brigittenauer AC (1927-1929)
  • Floridsdorfer AC (1929-1934)
  • SK Admira Vienna (1934-1940)

Achievements

  • World Cup semi-finals in 1934
  • 31 caps for the Austrian national football team
  • 2 caps for the German national football team
Wunderteam Bologna F.C. 1909 Giuseppe Meazza Karl Zischek Josef Blum Karl Rainer Roman Schramseis Karl Sesta Josef Smistik Karl Adamek Josef Bugala Leopold Drucker Anton Janda Johann Luef Josef Molzer Johann Urbanek Franz Weselik Jimmy Hogan
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