Italy vs. Brazil | Capello’s Ghost Goal Seals It | Road to World Cup 1974 Highlights

Classic Football Highlights from Italy’s 2-0 win over Brazil on the Road to World Cup 1974, played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 9 June 1973 in front of 68,354 fans. The Azzurri took the lead through Luigi Riva, before Fabio Capello sealed the night with one of the most controversial moments of the match. His shot was awarded as a goal even though the ball did not appear to fully cross the line, creating a classic “ghost goal” talking point in Rome. Italy beat the reigning world champions, with Riva, Capello, Rivera, Mazzola, Zoff, Jairzinho, Rivellino and Brazil’s Seleção all part of a heated pre-World Cup test. Italy Lineup: Dino Zoff; Mauro Bellugi, Giacinto Facchetti, Tarcisio Burgnich, Giuseppe Sabadini; Romeo Benetti, Fabio Capello, Gianni Rivera; Sandro Mazzola, Luigi Riva, Paolo Pulici. Substitutes used: Gian Pietro Marchetti, Giorgio Chinaglia. Manager: Ferruccio Valcareggi. Brazil Lineup: Emerson Leão; Luís Pereira, Marco Antônio, Zé Maria; Clodoaldo, Piazza, Paulo César; Edú, Rivellino, Leivinha, Jairzinho. Substitute used: Dadá Maravilha. Manager: Mario Zagallo. Goals: Italy: Luigi Riva 16’, Fabio Capello 76’ Brazil: — #italy #brazil #worldcup2026