This abnormal defeat of the Italian national team, which was defeated by Brazil in the 1970 World Cup final, was cited by most football authorities as the reason for the semi-final match against Germany going into extra time. Standing: Enrico Albertosi, Angelo Domenghini, Roberto Rosato, Giacinto Facchetti, Mario Bertini, Luigi Riva. Seated: Roberto Boninsegna, Giancarlo De Sisti, Pierluigi Cera, Sandro Mazzola, Tarcisio Burgnic. Manager: Ferruccio Valcareggi 🇮🇹