England V Portugal Aka England: 2 Portugal: 1 (1961)

Qualifying match between England and Portugal in 1961. England wins with a score of 2:1. Title reads: “England: 2, Portugal: 0“. Wembley Stadium, London. World Cup decider - football at Wembley. Elevated shot two captains at centre with referee and linesmen, Haynes and Aguas shake hands The referee then tosses the coin, Aguas wins the toss and elects to play from left to right. L/S crowd in terraces. Various shots of football match intercut with good shots of people in crowd reacting to game. After a free kick from Ray Wilson, Johnny Connelly score first goal for England in the first five minutes. By half time, Ray Pointer has scored the second goal. G/V referee blowing his whistle at end of match camera zooms out to show the players congratulating each other. Players for England: J. Armfield (Blackpool), Peter Swan (Sheffield Wednesday), Ron Flowers (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Bobby Charlton (Manchester United), Ray Wilson (Huddersfield Town), Johnny Haynes (skipper, Fulham), Bobby Robso
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