1972 Brazil Independence World Cup 21 Carat Gold Football Me...

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1972 Brazil Independence World Cup 21 Carat Gold Football Medal: In 1972 Brazil held the Independence Cup in what was the biggest gathering of football nations ever prior to 1982. The Final incredibly was the between the world champions Brazil against its former colonial power Portugal. Brazil beat Portugal in the Final of the Taca Independencia 1-0. This was entitled the mini world cup basically to show the world the new infrastructure of the Brazilian regime with a number of stadiums and roads. With Referee Abraham Klein close to blowing for full-time, he awarded Brazil a free kick on the edge of the box close to the goal line. Up stepped Rivellino to take it and as the ball floated into the six-yard box, it was met by Jairzinho, whose header looped over the desperately lunging Jose Henrique in the Portuguese goal. A third 1-0 victory for Brazil in the tournament. A coin was produced in different metals from Bronze to Gold and the team and VIPs were presented the gold version. This one was presented to English Referee supremo Ken Aston who was instrumental in the organising of the football laws and refereeing conduct and decisions used in the championship. This medal comes from Astons family and is 4 cm diameter 2 cm width and weighs 62 grams and is hallmarked.