This Day in History: 2022-11-22

Nr. 349

BRILLIANT VOLLEY SHOWCASES PELÉ’S TALENT (1958)

After scoringa hat-trick in the semi-final against France, much was expected of 17-year-old Pelé in the final against Sweden. He didn’t disappoint. The Brazilian scored two goals, including one that to this day neatly showcases his youthful brilliance in Sweden. Ten minutes into the second half Pelé took Nilton Santos’ cross on his chest to beat Sigge Pading, lifted the ball over Bengt Gustavsson, before volleying the ball past Kalle Svensson. The goal put Brazil out of sight at 3-1 and they would finish the game as 5-2 winners.

Seventeen-year-old Pelé crashes Brazil’s third past Sweden’s goal keeper Kalle Svensson. It was the pick of Brazil’s five goals.