Football at the 1977 Maccabiah Games

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Football at the 1977 Maccabiah Games
Tournament details
Host countryIsrael
Dates13 – 20 July
Teams18
Venue(s)4 (in 4 host cities)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Israel.svg  Israel
Runners-upFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Third placeFlag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa
Fourth placeFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Tournament statistics
Matches played40
Goals scored155 (3.88 per match)

Football at the 1977 Maccabiah Games was held in Israel starting on 13 July.

Association football Team field sport played between two teams of eleven players with spherical ball

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played with a spherical ball between two teams of eleven players. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries and dependencies, making it the world's most popular sport. The game is played on a rectangular field called a pitch with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by moving the ball beyond the goal line into the opposing goal.

1977 Maccabiah Games

At the 1977 Maccabiah Games, 2,700 athletes from 33 countries participated in 26 different sports.

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The competition was open for men's teams only. A record number of 18 teams took part in the competition. Israel, who had beaten Netherlands in the final 6–0, won the gold medal. [1]

Format

The 18 teams were divided into four groups, two groups of four and two groups of five, with each team playing the others once. The top team from each group qualified to the semi-finals, while the second-placed team qualified to the 5th-8th place play-off. The rest of the teams were eliminated.

First round

Group A

TeamPldWDLGFGAPts
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 3300726
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 3201844
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 3102942
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 30032160
13 July 1977
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg1–0Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Hapoel Ground, Yehud
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg4–1Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Hapoel Ground, Yehud
14 July 1977
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg2–1Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay Hapoel Ground, Yehud
17 July 1977
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg3–1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Hapoel Ground, Yehud
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg4–1Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Hapoel Ground, Yehud
18 July 1977
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg8–01Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Hapoel Ground, Yehud

1. The match between Sweden and Austria was scheduled to be played on 14 July 1977. However, the Swedes arrived late to the stadium and the match was given as a 2–0 victory to Austria. [2] Sweden appealed the decision and the match was rescheduled to the 18 July 1977. The rescheduled match was abandoned at the 87th minute, as an Austrian player was sent off, and while walking off the field, he snatched the referee's whistle and took it off-field with him. [3]

Walkover

A walkover, also W.O. or w/o is the awarding of a victory to a contestant because there are no other contestants or the other contestants have been disqualified or have forfeited. The term can apply in sport but also to elections, when it is also referred to as winning "by default". The word is used more generally by extension, particularly in politics, for a contest in which the winner is not the only participant but has little or no competition. The narrow and extended meanings of "walkover" as a single word are both found from 1829.

Group B

TeamPldWDLGFGAPts
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 4310947
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 42021084
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 4121344
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 4112483
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 4022572
13 July 1977
West Germany  Flag of Germany.svg4–0Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Hapoel Ground, Netanya
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg3–0Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Hapoel Ground, Netanya
14 July 1977
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–0Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Hapoel Ground, Netanya
Belgium  Flag of Belgium (civil).svg2–1Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Hapoel Ground, Netanya
15 July 1977
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg1–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Hapoel Ground, Netanya
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg3–2Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Hapoel Ground, Yehud
17 July 1977
Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg0–0Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Hapoel Ground, Netanya
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg0–0Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Hapoel Ground, Netanya
18 July 1977
West Germany  Flag of Germany.svg4–3Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Hapoel Ground, Netanya
Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg3–2Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Hapoel Ground, Netanya

Group C

TeamPldWDLGFGAPts
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 32101435
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 32011764
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 31023172
Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 30122101
13 July 1977
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (state).svg2–2Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg10–1Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
14 July 1977
Italy  Flag of Italy.svg w/o 1Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
Israel  Flag of Israel.svg5–1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
17 July 1977
Israel  Flag of Israel.svg7–0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
18 July 1977
Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg6–02Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva

1. The match was abandoned at the 59th minute as Venezuela players protested a goal scored by Italy, followed by a brawl started between the players, during which the referee and his assistants were beaten. [2] The match was given to Italy as a 2–0 victory and Venezuela was suspended from their following match. [4]
2. The match was scheduled to be played on 17 July 1977, but was cancelled as Venezuela was punished with suspension following its players actions during the abandoned match against Italy and UK was given walkover victory. However, the punishment was appealed and the suspension was lifted, so the match was rescheduled to 18 July 1977. [5] The rescheduled match was abandoned. [6]

Group D

TeamPldWDLGFGAPts
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa 43101227
Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru 4121884
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 4121444
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4121474
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 40135121
13 July 1977
Peru  Flag of Peru (state).svg2–2Flag of the United States.svg  United States Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg2–2Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
14 July 1977
United States  Flag of the United States.svg2–1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
South Africa  Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg2–2Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
15 July 1977
South Africa  Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg5–0Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
Chile  Flag of Chile.svg0–0Flag of the United States.svg  United States Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
17 July 1977
South Africa  Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg1–0Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
Peru  Flag of Peru (state).svg3–2Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
18 July 1977
Chile  Flag of Chile.svg2–1Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona
South Africa  Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg4–0Flag of the United States.svg  United States Municipal Stadium, Nes Ziona

Classification round

5th-8th places play-off

 
Classification Semi-finals5th/6th Match
 
      
 
19 July 1977, Nes Ziona
 
 
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 3
 
20 July 1977, Nes Ziona
 
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 2
 
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 0
 
19 July 1977, Yehud
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 6
 
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 4
 
 
Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru 0
 
7th/8th Match
 
 
20 July 1977, Yehud
 
 
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 4
 
 
Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru 1

* The 5th/6th play-off match between Uruguay and UK was abandoned at the 78th minute, as Uruguay players protested a UK Goal and assaulted the referee. [1]

Medals round

Semi-finals

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg0–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Summary Simon Cohen Soccerball shade.svg 100'
Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
Attendance: 500
Referee: Aharon Shoshani
Israel  Flag of Israel.svg3–1Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa
G. Machnes Soccerball shade.svg 12'
E. Cohen Soccerball shade.svg 39'
Liberman Soccerball shade.svg 75'		 Summary Sank Soccerball shade.svg 54'
Hapoel Ground, Netanya
Attendance: 1000
Referee: Duant

3rd-4th place match

Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg0–2Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa
Summary Polp Soccerball shade.svg 10'
Schwartz Soccerball shade.svg 86'
Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
Referee: Yosef Finklestein

Final

Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg0–6Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Summary G. Machnes Soccerball shade.svg 1', 69' (pen.)
O. Machnes Soccerball shade.svg 15', 52', 89'
Landau Soccerball shade.svg 54'
Municipal Stadium, Petah Tikva
Attendance: 2000
Referee: Fein

Final ranking

RTeamPWDLGFGAGDPts.
1Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 5410234+199
2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 6411101009
3Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg  South Africa 6411155+109
4Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 530275+26
5Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain 5401276+218
6Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 53021112-16
7Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany 63031612+46
8Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru 6123916-76
Eliminated at group stage
9Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 41214404
10Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 412134-14
11Flag of the United States.svg  United States 412147-34
12Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 411248-43
13Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 310194+52
14Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 402257-22
15Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 3102317-142
16Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 4013512-71
17Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 3012210-81
18Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 3003216-140

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References

  1. 1 2 Israel's Footballers Won the Gold, Beat the Dutch 6:0 Davar, 21 July 1977, Historical Jewish Press ‹See Tfd› (in Hebrew)
  2. 1 2 The U20 Footballers Recovered on Behalf of England – 5:1 Davar, 15 July 1977, Historical Jewish Press ‹See Tfd› (in Hebrew)
  3. ↑ Israel – South Africa at the Center of the Football Matches Today Davar, 19 July 1977, Historical Jewish Press ‹See Tfd› (in Hebrew)
  4. ↑ Israel Must Beat Italy Today Mordechai Haviv, Hadshot HaSport, 17 July 1977 (p. 2) ‹See Tfd› (in Hebrew)
  5. ↑ Chairman of Maccabi World Union Eased Venezuela's Punishment Hadshot HaSport, 18 July 1977 (p. 4) ‹See Tfd› (in Hebrew)
  6. ↑ Maccabiah Games RSSSF.com
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