1972 European Cup Final
Encyclopedia
The 1972 European Cup Final was a football match held at De Kuip, Rotterdam
, on 31 May 1972, that saw Ajax of the Netherlands
defeat Internazionale
of Italy
2-0. Two second-half goals from Johan Cruyff
gave Ajax their second success in the competition, after their 1971 victory
. This game is often said to be Total Football
's greatest moment, Ajax dominated much of the game as Inter defended desperately.
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GK
1
Ivano Bordon
DF
2
Mauro Bellugi
DF
3
Giacinto Facchetti
(c)
DF
5
Mario Giubertoni
DF
6
Tarcisio Burgnich
MF
4
Gabriele Oriali
MF
8
Gianfranco Bedin
MF
10
Sandro Mazzola
MF
11
Mario Frustalupi
FW
7
Jair da Costa
FW
9
Roberto Boninsegna
Substitutes:
MF
13
Mario Bertini
FW
14
Sergio Pellizzaro
Manager:
Giovanni Invernizzi
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, on 31 May 1972, that saw Ajax of the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
defeat Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
2-0. Two second-half goals from Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff
Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON , known as Johan Cruyff, is a retired Dutch footballer and is currently the manager of the Catalan national team as well as a member of the AFC Ajax board of directors. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974, which is a record jointly held with...
gave Ajax their second success in the competition, after their 1971 victory
1971 European Cup Final
The 1971 European Cup Final was a football match held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 2 June 1971, that saw Ajax of the Netherlands defeat Panathinaikos of Greece 2–0. An incredible comeback in the second leg of their semi-final against Red Star Belgrade meant Panathinaikos became the first Greek...
. This game is often said to be Total Football
Total Football
"Total Football" is the label given to an influential tactical theory of association football in which any outfield player can take over the role of any other player in a team. It was pioneered by Dutch football club Ajax from 1969 to 1973, and further used by the Netherlands National Football...
's greatest moment, Ajax dominated much of the game as Inter defended desperately.
Match details
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| GK | 1 |  Heinz StuyHeinz Stuy Heinz Stuy is a former Dutch football goalkeeper who played for AFC Ajax and was part of their European Cup victories in 1971, 1972 and 1973.... |
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| DF | 3 | Wim Suurbier |
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| DF | 13 | Barry Hulshoff Barry Hulshoff Bernardus "Barry" Adriaan Hulshoff is a former Dutch footballer who played for Ajax Amsterdam and was part of their European Cup victories in 1971, 1972 and 1973. He earned 14 caps for the Netherlands national football team.After his playing career, he coached a number of Belgian football... |
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| DF | 12 |  Horst BlankenburgHorst Blankenburg Horst Blankenburg is a former German football player, who played as a sweeper. He is best known for the time in the beginning of the 1970s, during which he played for Ajax Amsterdam and won the European Cup three times and the Dutch championship and the KNVB Cup twice. In 1976, he won the German... |
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| DF | 5 | Ruud Krol Ruud Krol Rudolf Jozef Krol is a retired Dutch footballer who was capped 83 times for his native country. Playing the vast majority of his career with his home town club of Ajax before traveling the world as both a player and a coach... |
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| MF | 7 | Johan Neeskens Johan Neeskens Johannes Jacobus "Johan" Neeskens is a Dutch football manager and former midfielder. As a player, he was an important member of the Dutch national team that finished as runners-up in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cups. Former England manager Alf Ramsey said Neeskens was "as good as any player" in... |
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| MF | 15 | Arie Haan |
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| MF | 9 | Gerrie Mühren Gerrie Mühren Gerardus Demonicus Hyacinthus Mühren is a former Dutch international footballer.He started his career at FC Volendam, before moving to play for Ajax between 1968 and 1976... |
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| FW | 8 | Sjaak Swart Sjaak Swart Jesaia Swart is a former Dutch footballer who played for Ajax Amsterdam a total of more than 600 matches, a record for the club. Nicknamed Mr. Ajax, he was part of their European Cup victories in 1971, 1972, 1973... |
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| FW | 14 | Johan Cruijff |
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| FW | 11 | Piet Keizer Piet Keizer Petrus Johannes Keizer was a Dutch professional football player. Having played 364 matches for Ajax, from 1961 to 1974, he is the fourth most capped player for Ajax . He played on left-wing and with Ajax won the European Cup three consecutive times , having lost the 1969 final to A.C... (c) |
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 Stefan KovacsStefan Kovacs Ştefan Covaci was a Romanian football player and coach. By winning 15 major titles he is one of the most successful association football coaches in the history of the game... |
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Ivano BordonIvano Bordon
Ivano Bordon is an Italian former football goalkeeper.He was born at Marghera, Venice. During his Serie A career he played for Inter , Sampdoria , Sanremese and Brescia .For the Italy national football team he participated at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, Euro 1980 and was 1982 World...
Mauro BellugiMauro Bellugi
Mauro Bellugi is a former Italian footballer.He started his career with Inter Milan, making his debut for them on 31 August 1969 in a Coppa Italia match. In five seasons with Inter he played 90 Serie A matches, and 137 times in all senior competitions.Bellugi later played for Bologna F.C. , S.S.C....
Giacinto FacchettiGiacinto Facchetti
Giacinto Facchetti was an Italian football player. From January 2004 until his death, he was President of Internazionale, the club for which he played for his whole career during the 1960s and 1970s, playing 634 official games and scoring 75 goals. He played for the Internazionale team remembered...
(c)
Mario GiubertoniMario Giubertoni
Mario Giubertoni is a retired Italian professional football player.-External links:*...
Tarcisio BurgnichTarcisio Burgnich
Tarcisio Burgnich is a former Italian football defender.After short spells at Udinese, Juventus and Palermo, it was with Internazionale that he found his spiritual home in the 1960s...
Gabriele OrialiGabriele Oriali
Gabriele Oriali is a former football player from Italy, who mainly played defensive midfield but could also play as defender.-Playing career:...
Gianfranco BedinGianfranco Bedin
Gianfranco Bedin is a former Italian footballer who played for Internazionale and was part of their European Cup victory in 1965. He earned 6 caps for the Italy national football team. - External links :*...
Sandro Mazzola Mario FrustalupiMario Frustalupi
Mario Frustalupi was an Italian footballer, in the role of mid-fielder.Born in Orvieto , he debuted in Italian Serie A in 1963 with Sampdoria, for which he played in 8 seasons. In 1970 he moved to FC Internazionale, then in need of a replace for Luis Suárez, but Frustalupi disappointed the premises...
Jair da CostaJair da Costa
Jair da Costa is a former Brazilian footballer who notably played for Internazionale, and was part of their European Cup victories in 1964 and 1965....
Roberto BoninsegnaRoberto Boninsegna
Roberto Boninsegna is an Italian former football player.He started his career in Serie B with Prato in 1963-64 season. He transferred to FC Potenza, who was Serie B team in 1964-65 season. He also played for Varese in 1965-66 and Cagliari between 1966-1969...
Mario BertiniMario Bertini
Mario Bertini is a former Italian footballer defender / midfielder.During his club career he played for Empoli, Fiorentina and Inter Milan. He earned 25 caps for the Italy national football team, and played in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. In the final he marked Pele in his movements in depth out side...
Sergio PellizzaroSergio Pellizzaro
Sergio Pellizzaro Domenicacci, known as Sergio Pellizzaro is a retired Italian professional football player.-External links:*...
Giovanni InvernizziGiovanni Invernizzi (footballer born 1931)
Giovanni Invernizzi was an Italian professional football player and coach.-External links:*...