This Day in History: 2022-11-15

Nr. 344

THE WELSH BATTLE AGAINST THE HUNGARIANS (1958)

On their only appearance at the World Cup finals, Wales stuck around for as long as they could. In group three they drew their games against Hungary, Sweden and Mexico. At this toumament, when teams finished level there was a play-off, so the Welsh met Hungary for a place in the quarter-finals. The Hungarians, stripped of so many great players, were still skilful and combative, and took the lead in the first half through Lajos Tichy. A brilliant volley from Ivor Allchurch, described by Real Madrid club president Santiago Bernabeu as the best inside-forward at the tournament, equalized for Wales, before Terry Medwin grabbed the winner. It finished 2-1.

lvor Allchurch fires in a shot as Mexico’s Del Muro puts in a challenge during another of the Wales’ group matches in Sweden.