Quarter-Finals 1967-68
Brazil were throught to finally show a good visage, and looked to make the final once again. A good performance in Buenos Aires got them on the right track, however the return leg would prove to shock South America. Indeed Brazil came in confident, but Argentina knocked them down early on, scoring two goals in twenty minutes. From then on the Albiceeste held, qualifying for the Semi-Finals.
In Europe, both Italy and England would finally topple their rivals. After ten years, Italy finally found a squad capable of advancing to the Semi-Finals, beating Spain, who looked nothing like the European champions of 1964. England on the other hand would be able to beat Portugal in Wembley thanks to two goals from Hurst. The portuguese would be unable to even it out in Lisbon, and would have to leave the tournament. The last ticket for the Semi-Finals would go to Czechoslovakia, who took advantage of a still dwindling german squad to advance.
England in action against Portugal in Wembley
In Europe, both Italy and England would finally topple their rivals. After ten years, Italy finally found a squad capable of advancing to the Semi-Finals, beating Spain, who looked nothing like the European champions of 1964. England on the other hand would be able to beat Portugal in Wembley thanks to two goals from Hurst. The portuguese would be unable to even it out in Lisbon, and would have to leave the tournament. The last ticket for the Semi-Finals would go to Czechoslovakia, who took advantage of a still dwindling german squad to advance.
England in action against Portugal in Wembley