1978 FIFA World Cup Final

The final, Argentina vs Netherlands, was controversial, as the Dutch accused the Argentines of using stalling tactics to delay the match. The host team came out late and questioned the legality of a plaster cast on René van de Kerkhof's wrist, which the Dutch claimed allowed tension to build in front of a hostile Buenos Aires crowd. The Netherlands refused to attend the post-match ceremonies after the match ended. [ [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/world/events/1998/worldcup/news/1998/07/04/philjones_04/ CNN/SI - World Cup France '98 - The Netherlands pay back controversial loss to Argentina - Saturday July 04, 1998 03:33 PM ] ] Argentina won the final 3-1 after extra time, with two goals from Mario Kempes, who was also the tournament's top scorer with six goals. The Netherlands lost their second World Cup final in a row, both times to the host nation, after losing to West Germany in 1974.

Match details

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date = 1978-06-25
time = 15:00
team1 = fb-rt|NED
report = [http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition=50/results/matches/match=2198/report.html (Report)]
score = 1 – 3 (a.e.t.)
team2 = fb|ARG|alt
goals1 = Nanninga goal|82
goals2 = Kempes goal|38 goal|105
Bertoni goal|116
stadium = Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires
attendance = 71,483
referee = Sergio Gonella (Italy)

External links

* [http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/goldkeep/Holland78/Argntna.htm 1978 wc final]