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Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics dives at the feet of Englands Stan Mortensen at Wembley in 1953
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Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics dives at the feet of Englands Stan Mortensen at Wembley in 1953
Football - 1953 / 1954 season - England 3 Hungary 6
Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics at the feet of Englands Stan Mortensen, with Jozsef Bozsik, right, at Wembley.
The British press referred to it as the " Match of the Century" - the originators of the game, against the finest team in the world at that time, the Magical Magyars. However Englands were defeated at home for the first time to a side from outside of the British Isles, and were shown to be technically and tactically inferior to the Hungarian side. The result led to a review of the antiquated training and tactics used by the England team, and the subsequent adoption of continental practices at an international and club level in the English game.
25/11/1953
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This iconic print captures the intense moment when Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics fearlessly dives at the feet of England's Stan Mortensen during a historic match at Wembley in 1953. The clash between these two football powerhouses was dubbed the "Match of the Century" by the British press, as it pitted the originators of the game against what was considered to be the finest team in the world at that time, the Magical Magyars. In this image, Grosics is seen bravely challenging Mortensen while Jozsef Bozsik looks on from his position. The match ended with a surprising result - England suffered their first defeat at home to a non-British Isles side and were exposed as being technically and tactically inferior to their Hungarian opponents. The outcome of this game had far-reaching consequences for English football. It prompted a thorough review of outdated training methods and tactics used by England's national team, leading to an eventual adoption of continental practices both internationally and within English clubs. This photograph serves as a testament to Hungary's dominance during that era, showcasing their golden generation known as "the Mighty Magyars". Its significance extends beyond just capturing a single moment; it symbolizes a turning point in football history that forever changed how England approached and played the beautiful game.
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