Netherlands v West Germany, 1974: How the World Cup Final Turned
The Dutch led before West Germany had touched the ball, yet lost. The 1974 final turned on marking, control and what the Netherlands did with their lead.
The Dutch national side.
The Dutch led before West Germany had touched the ball, yet lost. The 1974 final turned on marking, control and what the Netherlands did with their lead.
Total Football is remembered as romance. Under Rinus Michels it rested on discipline, collective pressing and a ruthless approach to space.