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1. Preguinho, son of famous poet Coelho Netto, and scorer of Brazil's first ever World Cup goal against Yugoslavia (14 July), was a multi-talented sportsman (swimming, basketball, volleyball, waterpolo). Legend has it that he once swam the length of the Guanabara bay and then took a taxi to play a domestic match.
2. Ivica Bek scored three goals for Yugoslavia at the 1930 World Cup. Born in Belgrade to a German father and Czech mother, he played professionally in France. During World War Two, he fought in the French Alps for the resistance.
3. Alex Wood and George Moorhouse were the full-backs in the US team that reached the semi-finals. Each earned a schoolboy international cap for Scotland and England respectively.
4. Peruvian centre-half Placido Galindo was the first ever player to be sent off in the history of the World Cup against Romania (14 July). Unhappy with the decision he refused to leave the field and it took five minutes before his coach Paco Bru convinced him to leave. This is in contrast to one domestic game for his club Universitario when he committed such a bad tackle that he, alone, decided was worthy of dismissal and left the field.
5. Mexican captain Rafael Garza Gutierrez was the oldest player at the World Cup when he took the field against Argentina on the 19th July. He was 33 years and 218 days old.
Researching the Forgotten History of the 1930 World Cup that took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, while exploring and dispelling its myths.
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Showing posts with label Argentina v Mexico. Show all posts
Friday, 19 June 2020
Five Facts You May Not Know About The 1930 World Cup - Part Three
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1. The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) supplied all players with free tobacco, cigars and cigarettes plus free postage for any letters sent home.
2. Brazilian forward Araken Patusca arrived in Montevideo accompanied by his wife. He was dropped after his poor performance after Brazil lost 2-1 to Yugoslavia in their first match (14 July).
3. Romanian player Nicolae Kovacs (Covaci) was the youngest goalscorer at the 1930 World Cup. He was 18 years and 197 days old when he scored against Peru in their 3-1 victory on 14 July.
4. Roberto Gayon, scorer of Mexico's third goal versus Argentina (19 July), was born in Costa Rica in 1910. His father was a Mexican diplomat who took the family to the USA in 1911. In 1920, the father was found guilty of violating US neutrality laws for aiding revolutionary forces in Mexico.
5. By express resolution of the General Inspectorate for the Supression of Alcoholism, the sale of all alcoholic beverages was absolutely prohibited within the Centenario for the Final between Uruguay and Argentina. This all followed nationalistic proclamations in the press either side of the Rio de la Plata in the days prior to match.
1. The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) supplied all players with free tobacco, cigars and cigarettes plus free postage for any letters sent home.
2. Brazilian forward Araken Patusca arrived in Montevideo accompanied by his wife. He was dropped after his poor performance after Brazil lost 2-1 to Yugoslavia in their first match (14 July).
3. Romanian player Nicolae Kovacs (Covaci) was the youngest goalscorer at the 1930 World Cup. He was 18 years and 197 days old when he scored against Peru in their 3-1 victory on 14 July.
4. Roberto Gayon, scorer of Mexico's third goal versus Argentina (19 July), was born in Costa Rica in 1910. His father was a Mexican diplomat who took the family to the USA in 1911. In 1920, the father was found guilty of violating US neutrality laws for aiding revolutionary forces in Mexico.
5. By express resolution of the General Inspectorate for the Supression of Alcoholism, the sale of all alcoholic beverages was absolutely prohibited within the Centenario for the Final between Uruguay and Argentina. This all followed nationalistic proclamations in the press either side of the Rio de la Plata in the days prior to match.
Five Facts You May Not Know About The 1930 World Cup - Part Two
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1. Jacinto Villalba was only 16 years old when he arrived in Montevideo with the Paraguayan national team. The youngest player at the World Cup did not play in either of his country's two matches.
2. Prior to the Mexico vs France (13 July) game, Spanish-born Mexican coach, Juan Luque Serrallonga gave a passionate speech to his players with appeals to religious saints and evoking the victory of Mexican forces over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1865 (Cinco de Mayo).
3. Argentina vs France (15 July) is famous for the game ending six minutes early by the Brazilian referee, Gilberto Almeida Rego. However, this wasn't the only occasion this occured during the World Cup. On 19 July, Bolivian referee Ulises Saucedo ended the first half between Argentina vs Mexico three minutes too early.
4. On 18 July, the Argentinian Military Aviation took part in Uruguay's Centenary celebrations. One particular pilot performed aerial stunts over the Estadio Centenario during the Opening ceremony that caused great concerns with worried spectators below.
5. Chilean club Colo Colo from Santiago was the most represented team at the 1930 World Cup with eight players taking part in matches. Alianza Lima also had eight players within the Peru squad but only six of the players were selected in matches.
1. Jacinto Villalba was only 16 years old when he arrived in Montevideo with the Paraguayan national team. The youngest player at the World Cup did not play in either of his country's two matches.
2. Prior to the Mexico vs France (13 July) game, Spanish-born Mexican coach, Juan Luque Serrallonga gave a passionate speech to his players with appeals to religious saints and evoking the victory of Mexican forces over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1865 (Cinco de Mayo).
3. Argentina vs France (15 July) is famous for the game ending six minutes early by the Brazilian referee, Gilberto Almeida Rego. However, this wasn't the only occasion this occured during the World Cup. On 19 July, Bolivian referee Ulises Saucedo ended the first half between Argentina vs Mexico three minutes too early.
4. On 18 July, the Argentinian Military Aviation took part in Uruguay's Centenary celebrations. One particular pilot performed aerial stunts over the Estadio Centenario during the Opening ceremony that caused great concerns with worried spectators below.
5. Chilean club Colo Colo from Santiago was the most represented team at the 1930 World Cup with eight players taking part in matches. Alianza Lima also had eight players within the Peru squad but only six of the players were selected in matches.
Five Facts You May Not Know About The 1930 World Cup - Part One
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1. Some Romanian players almost missed departure due to a mix up with military leave. Those enlisted had been granted leave only for the month of July. The two week sea voyage had not been taken into account. It was only one day before departure on June 16 that they had been given the all clear.
2. Bolivian coach and referee, Ulises Saucedo was playing for English club Billiricay FC in Division 2 of the Chelmsford & District League until March 1930.
3. French right-half Agustin Chantrel was caught with another man's wife onboard the Conte Verde enroute to Montevideo. He declared he would marry the Argentinian lady once she got her divorce. However, upon arrival in South America, he was quick to escape her fiery temperament.
4. Argentinian center-half Luis Monti almost caused a riot with Uruguayan fans while chanting patriotic slogans watching his teammates defeat Mexico 6-3 (19 July 1930). Police had to intervene to prevent further disorder.
5. After Yugoslavia lost their semi-final to Uruguayby 6-1 following some controversial decisions, Belgrade newspaper Vreme publicly accused the Uruguayans of bribing Brazilian referee Gilberto Almeida Rego. They attributed this story to an English journalist working for the Sunday Express. A rival Belgrade newspaper, Politika, proved these allegations to be false.
1. Some Romanian players almost missed departure due to a mix up with military leave. Those enlisted had been granted leave only for the month of July. The two week sea voyage had not been taken into account. It was only one day before departure on June 16 that they had been given the all clear.
2. Bolivian coach and referee, Ulises Saucedo was playing for English club Billiricay FC in Division 2 of the Chelmsford & District League until March 1930.
3. French right-half Agustin Chantrel was caught with another man's wife onboard the Conte Verde enroute to Montevideo. He declared he would marry the Argentinian lady once she got her divorce. However, upon arrival in South America, he was quick to escape her fiery temperament.
4. Argentinian center-half Luis Monti almost caused a riot with Uruguayan fans while chanting patriotic slogans watching his teammates defeat Mexico 6-3 (19 July 1930). Police had to intervene to prevent further disorder.
5. After Yugoslavia lost their semi-final to Uruguayby 6-1 following some controversial decisions, Belgrade newspaper Vreme publicly accused the Uruguayans of bribing Brazilian referee Gilberto Almeida Rego. They attributed this story to an English journalist working for the Sunday Express. A rival Belgrade newspaper, Politika, proved these allegations to be false.
Thursday, 19 July 2018
Match Report - Argentina vs Mexico; Chile vs France (English translation from La Nacion)
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This is a match report of the doubleheader that was played on the 19th of July 1930 at the Estadio Centenario. Chile played France around midday while Argentina defeated Mexico later that afternoon.
This article was written by an anonymous journalist working for the Associated Press that was published in the Madrid-based newspaper, La Nacion, on the 21st July 1930. You can read the original report here.
Readers are welcome to offer any improvements on translation into English from Spanish which was converted via google. There was at least two spelling errors in regard to the spelling of players names. For instance, the Mexican player, Roberto Gayon is misspelt Gallardo and Zumelzu is written as Sumelzu. The reference to 'porteños' is a word associated with the inhabitants of Buenos Aires and in this context is generalized to refer to the Argentinians.
This is a match report of the doubleheader that was played on the 19th of July 1930 at the Estadio Centenario. Chile played France around midday while Argentina defeated Mexico later that afternoon.
This article was written by an anonymous journalist working for the Associated Press that was published in the Madrid-based newspaper, La Nacion, on the 21st July 1930. You can read the original report here.
Readers are welcome to offer any improvements on translation into English from Spanish which was converted via google. There was at least two spelling errors in regard to the spelling of players names. For instance, the Mexican player, Roberto Gayon is misspelt Gallardo and Zumelzu is written as Sumelzu. The reference to 'porteños' is a word associated with the inhabitants of Buenos Aires and in this context is generalized to refer to the Argentinians.
#Mundial Uruguay 1930. 19/7/1930.— Torito Casale (@viejocasale) July 19, 2018
Argentina 6 (Guillermo Stábile 3, Adolfo Zumelzú 2 y Francisco Varallo) v. México 3 (Manuel Rosas 2 y Roberto Gayón). pic.twitter.com/nePDoJbgTc
Argentina defeats Mexico and Chile beat France.
MONTEVIDEO 19.-The match between the representative teams of the Argentine Republic and Mexico has been characterized by an overwhelming superiority of the porteños. Only the enthusiasm that the Mexicans have made throughout the game has been able to save them from a catastrophic defeat.
The first part of the game was extremely monotonous. The Argentines, confident of their superiority, seemed to play with reluctance. However, their superior combinations allowed them to jeopardize the other goal at all times. After eight minutes, as a result of one of these combinations, Stabile scored the first goal in favour of Argentina. Once again the ball was put into play, the porteños again advanced, and Sumelzu (Zumelzu) scored the second goal.
The game is parked in the field of the Mexicans and soon arrives the third goal, also by Stabile. This both encourages the Mexicans, who, chanted by the public, which is clearly favourable, endanger the Argentine goal. One of two porteños (full) backs contact the ball with the hand in the penalty area, and the referee orders the maximum punishment. Mexican player Lopez (it was actually M Rosas) is in charge of throwing him (of taking the penalty), who, from a magnificent shot, catches the ball in the Argentine goal.
Encouraged by this goal, the Mexicans carry live attacks, which put in serious danger at the opposite goal. His technical inferiority is evident; but their enthusiasm allows them to corner at certain moments the opponents, who played with a lot of apathy, and wins the sympathy of the public. Finish the first jalf with a three to one.
In the second half, the Argentines, without showing enthusiasm, take advantage of their superiority to score the fourth and fifth goals, seven and eight minutes after the game began. The authors of the many are Varallo and Zumelzu. The referee punishes the Argentines with a free kick (actually another penalty). Manuel Rosas is responsible for throwing it (for taking it), and sends the ball with good aim. Bossio rejects, but Rosas gets the ball again and scores the second goal for the Mexicans.
#GELP #CGE— Cultura y Museo CGE (@CulturaMuseoCGE) July 19, 2018
El 19 de julio de 1930 Argentina le ganaba por 6 a 3 a México.
Corrían 8 minutos del ST, y Panchito Varallo ponía el 4 a 1 parcial. Era su primer gol mundialista, el primer gol de un jugador platense en la máxima competencia. De Gimnasia al mundo.#MuseoCGE pic.twitter.com/W2yOF89ymm
Despite the dominance of the Argentines, the Mexicans still manage to make some loose advances. In one of them, Gallardo (Gayon) manages to score for his team the third goal at twenty-nine minutes of play. The Argentines shake their apathy for a few moments, and the Mexican goalkeeper, Bonifiglio, has the chance to win an ovation by making a formidable stop within a shot of Varallo. After thirty-seven minutes of play, Stábile scored the sixth Argentine goal. The match completely lapses in interest, because the Mexicans are exhausted by the effort made, and the Argentines are dedicated to keeping the difference. The match ends, then: Argentina, 6; Mexico, 3
#OnThisDay in 1930, #Argentina beat #Mexico 6-3 in Montevideo.#GuillermoStábile scores 3 goals.#WC1930 #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/laTqapsQEh— OldFootballPhotos (@OldFootball11) July 19, 2018
The French lose at a minimum.
More competitive, but also of mediocre quality, was the match that put the teams of Chile and France face to face. During the first half, the game was as early in one field as in another, but the decisive and energetic action of both defences messed up all the chances of scoring. It finished the first jalf with a draw.
Subiabre anota para Chile ante Francia - Uruguay 1930 pic.twitter.com/kitp6rhJ6E— Raúl Vergara (@RaulVB) April 22, 2014
Twenty minutes into the second half, the Chilean striker advances in an admirable combination of passes, which ends Schemberger (actual scorer was Guillermo Subiabre), scoring the first goal. The French make desperate efforts to score, and the fight acquires great emotion, within their mediocre class. The Chileans manage to reach the end, keeping the difference. Chile, 1; France, 0 .-- Associated Press.)
Y así le ganó la @Seleccion_Chile a la selección de Francia en #Uruguay 1930 pic.twitter.com/pAkHyMQJgh— Bajo Marquesina (@BajoMarquesina) December 27, 2013
Monday, 1 January 2018
Soccernostalgia Podcast Part 1 - Mexico, Bolivia & Belgium
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This is part one of a three-part podcast I did with Shahan Petrossian from the Soccernostalgia blog on the subject of the first World Cup. In order to make this interview as different as possible from the podcast with the Yesteryear Footy Pod, we had agreed upon a different format where we discuss each of the individual teams in the order in which they finished in the rankings i.e. from 13th to 1st. This would me allow to include topics not discussed in the previous aforementioned podcast. In part one we discuss Mexico, Bolivia and Belgium.
Summary
Beginning with Mexico we discuss the teams' long travel itinerary, anecdotal evidence with regard to the limited education of some of the players and their training regime on board the SS Munargo. Other items include the low expectations of this very young team and of the motivating tactics of their coach Juan Luque Serralonga. There is also a brief focus of one of Mexico's star players, Juan Carreno, and his on and off the field antics. We then review Mexico's matches against France (which include the 1st World Cup goal); Chile (1st World Cup own goal) and Argentina, a game in which there are some discrepancies on how many penalties were actually awarded.
Moving on to Bolivia we discuss the general lack of information that has been published on this team. And how only recently has new information come to light on their pre-World Cup preparations and journey to Montevideo which coincided with an ongoing coup in the Andean nation. We then take a closer look at Ulises Saucedo, the coach and World Cup referee and his possible connection to Arsenal. We then discuss the reasons why Bolivian players wore letters on their shirts which spelt out 'VIVA URUGUAY' before moving on to their matches against Yugoslavia and Brazil.
We then conclude with Belgium and their journey to Montevideo and how much of what we know comes from the accounts given by the Belgian ref, John Langenus and goalkeeper, Arnold Badjou. Despite their training regime on board the SS Conte Verde some of the players gained weight. We also look at Belgium's selection issues, especially with regard to their star man, Raymond Braine, and how this left them lacking in their attack and as we discuss their defeats against the United States and Paraguay, this affected their ability to be potent in front of goal.
Saturday, 14 January 2017
Guillermo Stabile on Film
Guillermo Stabile was born on the 17th January 1905 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 1920 he joined CA Huracan and would go onto to win two league titles in 1925 and 1928. His 1928 league title was accompanied by 28 league goals.
In 1930 he was selected for the Argentinian squad for the first World Cup in Uruguay but was not expected to play. He got his opportunity in Argentina's second match against Mexico when Roberto Cherro had been ruled out due to a nervous disposition after their controversial opening match against France and when Cherro's replacement as striker, Manuel Ferreira, the Argentinian captain, had to return to Buenos Aires to sit a law exam. And thus history was made.
He scored a hat-trick against the Mexicans, twice against Chile and the United States and once in the final against Uruguay. He would finish the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals. His four matches in the World Cup represented his entire international career for his country as a player.
After the World Cup, he went to play in Italy for Genoa and briefly for Napoli. In 1936 he moved to Paris to act as player-coach for Red Star Olympique. He would return to Argentina to coach several clubs as well as the national team where he won six Copa America titles for his country in 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955 and 1957.
In 1948, he made a cameo role in the successful Argentinian football film Pelota de Trapo. Below you can watch the film its entirety.
His appearance comes around the 54:10 mark and is on the right of the scene of the two characters in conversation.
The video below shows the Argentinian team arriving back to Argentina in 1951 after playing in England and Stabile exits the plane around the 33-second mark.
In 1930 he was selected for the Argentinian squad for the first World Cup in Uruguay but was not expected to play. He got his opportunity in Argentina's second match against Mexico when Roberto Cherro had been ruled out due to a nervous disposition after their controversial opening match against France and when Cherro's replacement as striker, Manuel Ferreira, the Argentinian captain, had to return to Buenos Aires to sit a law exam. And thus history was made.
He scored a hat-trick against the Mexicans, twice against Chile and the United States and once in the final against Uruguay. He would finish the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals. His four matches in the World Cup represented his entire international career for his country as a player.
After the World Cup, he went to play in Italy for Genoa and briefly for Napoli. In 1936 he moved to Paris to act as player-coach for Red Star Olympique. He would return to Argentina to coach several clubs as well as the national team where he won six Copa America titles for his country in 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955 and 1957.
In 1948, he made a cameo role in the successful Argentinian football film Pelota de Trapo. Below you can watch the film its entirety.
His appearance comes around the 54:10 mark and is on the right of the scene of the two characters in conversation.
The video below shows the Argentinian team arriving back to Argentina in 1951 after playing in England and Stabile exits the plane around the 33-second mark.
On the 26th December 1966, the Argentinian legend passed away. He was 61 years old. Below is footage of his funeral.
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Saturday, 24 December 2016
1930 World Cup Group 1 Argentina - Mexico (Joefa's World Cup History)
This is a youtube video of Argentina v Mexico by Joefa's World Cup History. This blogger helped provide photographic material for his project. Special thanks also to JC Blanc for providing material.
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Read a Match Report in Spanish below:
La Nacion
Sunday, 29 May 2016
19 July 1930 - (World Cup Group 1) Argentina v Mexico; (World Cup Group 1) Chile v France (Match Report in La Nacion/Madrid)
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| La Nacion, 21 July 1930 |
Friday, 16 October 2015
Match Reports in the Mexican Press (France v Mexico / Argentina v Mexico)
Mexico v France
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| El Siglio de Torreon, 14 July 1930, p5 |
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| El Informador, 14 July 1930, p.1
Mexico v Argentina
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| El Informador, 20 July 1930, p.1 |
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