Football has always been more than a game and a game of uncertainity. What always makes football a beautiful goal is those 90 minutes where one can never preict what is going to happen. A goal or two makes all the difference but sometime it may not. But then every player, fan rejoices whenever a goal is scored. But how will players and fans react if they witness a goal feast during a match.We bring to you the most number of goals scored in a Match.
#4 9 Goals
Argentina vs Mexico (1930) (6-3)
Mexico needed to win to have any possiblity of advancing to the next round provided Chile lost to France in the other game played. But Argentina who looked right from the word go made sure that they top the table. They never gave any chance to Mexico. They led 3-1 in the first half. In the second half Mexico did try hard but it was never enough as Argentina advanced to the next round comfortably and Mexico had to book a back home.
Hungary vs South Korea (1954) (9-0)
Hungary was on a roll and that could be seen through the scoreline which read 9-0. South Koreans were humiliated for the second time after their 7-0 loss to Turkey and the Asians had no clue of what had hit them. Koreans remained clueless right from the start when as they conceded 16 goals in two matches and were the first team to shot out of the world cup. Hungary on the other hand kept up the good work and demolished a second string West german team 8-3.
West Germany vs Turkey (1954) (7-2)
Turkey had just had a memorable win over South Koreans when they defeated them 7-0 while the Germans where still trying to fend of th humiliating loss to Hungary. But then the German manager fielded his best side for the loss against Hungary always meant that the German’s would face a weaker Turkish team. West Germany defeated Turkey 7-2 and advanced to the next round.
France vs West Germany (1958) (6-3)
Both the teams were vying for the third place and French legend Just Fontaine made sure that French took the honours. Fontaine scored four goals to take his tally to 13 which is still a world record for most number of goals scored in a World Cup tournament.
Yugoslavia vs Zaire (1974) (9-0)
The match was important for Yugoslavia as only two teams could advance to the next round. With Brazil and Scotland breathing heavily down their neck, Yugoslavia needed to play a ruthless match. They not only defeated Zaire but defeated them mercilessly. Yugoslavia made sure that they advance to the next round comfortably without any hiccups which they did on the basis of their massive goal difference they had attained. Zaire had to bid goodbye to the tournament along with an unlucky Scotland who despite never losing a single match were eliminated.
#3 10 Goals
France vs Paraguay (1958) (7-3)
Amarilla Florencio of Paraguay opened the scoring for his country, but the legendary Just Fontaine scored two quick goals to see France take the lead.Thanks to Florencio and Romero Jorgelino Paraguay not only climbed back into the game but even took a lead. But after that it was a one way street. Not only did France win, they just made sure that paraguay never got any more goals to make a comback. France netted five more goals which included a hat-trick from Fontaine and one of the goals which he had set up for his team-mate.
#2 11 Goals
Brazil vs Poland (1938) (6-5)
Poland was considered as a minnow and it wasnt a surprise to see that they eventually lost to Brazil. But then why does this match stands out as one of the most riveting matches ever in a World Cup is because that no one would have ever thought that a minnow who were playing their first World Cup match would come within an earshot of winning it.
As expected Brazil were leading 3-1 in the first match. The second half saw Polish legend score two goals to make it 3 all. Though Brazil took the lead in the 71st minute, Wilimowski just scored a minute before the full time to complete his hat-trick which meant the match go into extra time.
Brazil made sure that they seal the issue for final when Leonidas scored two goals. Wilimowski tried hard by scoring his 4th goal in the 118th minute but couldnt prevent his team from losing what otherwise was a fantastic display of football by Poland.
Hungary vs West Germany (1954) (8-3)
Hungary was a formidable team and West Germany was just finding their feet. Hungary made sure that they showed their class as a team when they pumped in 8 goals to win the match comfortably. Though it was a surprise to see a second string West Germany managing to score three goals since the loss would have meant Germany facing a relatively easier team next time, it was a clear indication of what would happen in near future. The two met again in the finals only to see West Germany taking revenge of the humiliating defeat in the most important match of their lives.
Hungary vs El Salvador (1982) (10-1)
It was a mismatch of sorts. One of the most formidable team in Europe was up against El- Salvador who were considerd minnows and they were no match as the scoreline shows. Hungary found the back of the net ten times. In response El Salvador could score one which was just a face saving goal.
#1 12 Goals
Austria vs Switzerland (1954) (7-5)
It was the quarterfinals. The host Switzerland decided to attack from the word go and the plan pays as they alread net 3 goals by 19th minute. But then if anybody would have thought this match to be over then they were wrong for Austria launched a fierce counter attack to make it 3 al. The first half ends with Austria leading with scoreline reading 5-4 despite them missing a penalty.
The second half also seems a tight affair but Austria makes sure that this time there are not much hiccups either.
Theodor wagner and Jsef Hugi scored hat-tricks for their country only for the former to see his 3 goals helping Austria advance in to the next round.
