There is no doubt that the Brazilian team led by Pele It was one of the greatest squads in history: three-time world champions and hundreds of goals were some of the milestones that the “O’Rei” team could get for several years. However, there was a team that could face him during the international championship. That and more here.
We are not talking about Argentina or Uruguay, nor Uruguay or Colombia. And it is that the Peruvian team achieved the unthinkable on Tuesday March 10, 1959: scoring two goals against the world champion team in Sweden 1958, shocking the Brazilians themselves and those attending the stadium.
The Brazilian squad was surprised in Buenos Aires (Photo: El Gráfico)
Despite starting the game losing with a score of 0-2 against, the Peruvians managed to tie the score in just three minutes thanks to the efficiency of Juan Seminario, Peru’s left winger. A tie that continues to be valued over the years given that they had Brazil itself led by Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
Can you remember the official lineup of the red-and-white? Don’t worry, here at Trome we present it to you.
PERU’S HISTORICAL XI AGAINST BRAZIL IN 1959
Peru’s eleventh gala was made up as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Rafael Asca
- Defenders: Víctor Benítez, José Fernández, Manuel Grimaldo and Guillermo Fleming
- Midfielders: Juan de la Vega, Miguel Loayza, Alberto Terry
- Forwards: Juan Joya, Óscar Gómez and Juan Seminario (author of the two goals)
The popular “Rabbit” Benítez was the figure of that meeting (Photo: El Gráfico)
Although the tournament of that South American held in Buenos Aires would end up consecrating Argentina as brand new champion, it never hurts to remember the great milestones that the Peruvian team had several decades ago. Remote times and national pride that will hardly return.
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WHO ARE THE HEIRS OF PELÉ?
Over several decades, O’Rei had named various successors to his sporting legacy, both in America and in Africa. In fact, the former Brazilian star made a fun commercial with one of his successors.
Do you know who is this about? Well you can find out HERE.
HOW WAS THE FIRST MEETING BETWEEN DIEGO MARADONA AND PELÉ LIKE?
Although a series of rumors and sayings between the two were created, Pelé and Diego Maradona had a relationship of respect due to the enormous career of both. Even, the fuzz” He came to invite the Brazilian legend to his well-known television space.
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