This Day in History: 2023-06-13
Nr. 474
MULLER’S KILLER GOAL (1970)
Countless heads sank into hands across England as milhons of armchair fans witnessed one of the great World Cup comebacks of all time. In this 1970 quarterfinal West Germany came from 2-0 down to beat one of the tournament favourites, England. With just 12 minutes of extra-time left and at 2-2, German striker Gerd Muller destroyed the World Champions’ hopes with a volley past goalkeeper Peter Bonetti to make it 3-2. Muller, nicknamed ‘Der Bomber’, went on to be the 1970 tournament top scorer with ten goals, despite West Germany being beaten by Italy in the semi- final.
Showing a striker’s instinct for any opportunity West Germany’s Gerd Muller smashes the winner past Peter Bonetti from close range.
