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Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics makes a save against England at Wembley in 1953
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Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics makes a save against England at Wembley in 1953
Football - 1953 / 1954 season - England 3 Hungary 6
Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics jumps to make a save, with Englands Stan Mortensen, right, at Wembley. Jozsef Zakarias and Jeno Buzanszky are in the background.
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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In this iconic photo print, captured during the 1953/1954 football season, Hungary goalkeeper Gyula Grosics showcases his extraordinary skills as he leaps to make a remarkable save against England at Wembley Stadium. Standing beside him is England's Stan Mortensen, who watches in awe as Grosics defies gravity with his acrobatic display. In the background, Jozsef Zakarias and Jeno Buzanszky provide additional support for their Hungarian team. This match was hailed by the British press as the "Match of the Century" pitting the inventors of football against one of the greatest teams of that era - the Magical Magyars. However, it turned out to be a historic defeat for England on home soil. The Hungarians proved themselves to be technically superior and tactically astute, exposing flaws in England's outdated training methods and strategies. The outcome of this game sparked a revolution in English football. It prompted a thorough review of traditional approaches and led to an embrace of continental practices both at international and club levels within English football. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in shaping modern-day English football. This photograph serves as a testament to Hungary's dominance during that period and highlights Gyula Grosics' exceptional goalkeeping abilities. Preserved by Colorsport Images, it immortalizes an unforgettable chapter in sporting history when two legendary teams clashed on November 25th, 1953 – forever etching their names into football folklore: The Golden Team versus
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