On this day 1970

On this day 1970 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Brazil️ won the World Cup Final against Italy, 4 - 1
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PelΓ© opened the scoring heading in a perfect cross from Rivellino, which sailed past Italian goalkeeper Albertosi
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It was the 100th World Cup goal for Brazil.
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By half time, Italy were level courtesy of Boninsegna and it wasn't until more than an hour in to the final, that GΓ©rson restored Brazil's lead.
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Goals from Jairzinho and Alberto secured Brazil's victory.Β  The record breaking third World Cup triumph earned Brazil the right to make the Jules Rimet their own.
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