World Cup Trivia Quiz # 202
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Famous Northern Irish Players - Which Northern Irish club did famous World Cup goalscorer Gerry Armstrong play for?
The correct answer is 'Bangor City'
Armstrong scored the only goal against the host nation Spain at World Cup 1982. He had also scored Northern Ireland's only goal in a 1-1 draw with Honduras in the previous game. Armstrong played for many clubs after leaving Bangor, including Tottenham, Watford and Real Mallorca.
World Cup Question 2
1930-1998 World Cups - In which of these World Cup finals did both finalists suffer a defeat earlier in the finals tournament?
The correct answer is 'Argentina v Netherlands 3-1 (1978)'
The Argentinians lost to the Italians by 1-0 and the Dutch lost to the Scots by 3-2 (remember the fantastic goal by Archie Gemmill?).
World Cup Question 3
2003 World Cup Surprises - Perhaps the biggest surprise of the cup was to see the largely unheralded Kenyans reach the semi-finals. Which two test playing nations did they defeat along the way?
The correct answer is 'Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka'
While beating Zimbabwe in the super six stage of the cup was not such a big surprise, no-one had foreseen the result 3 weeks earlier when the Sri Lankans succumbed to an inspired Kenyan performance in Nairobi.
World Cup Question 4
Viva Espana: 1982 WC - Which World Cup great was sent off in the 1982 finals?
The correct answer is 'Diego Maradona'
Diego Maradona, who won the World Cup in Mexico (1986) and was runner up in 1990, was sent off in the second round game between Argentina and Brazil. In his first World Cup, the youngster was closely marked in all his matches and eventually against Brazil, he lost his temper and was given his marching orders after a cynical foul.
World Cup Question 5
The Soccer World Cup - Who was the first player to have scored a goal, plus an own goal, in the same match?
The correct answer is 'Brands - Holland'
Ernie Brands of Holland against Italy in 1978. Holland won 2-1.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup Top Goalscorers - Who scored the most goals in 1954, held in Switzerland?
The correct answer is 'Sandor Kocsis'
Kocsis scored a good 11 goals in 6 games for Hungary, but was unable to get to the score sheet in the final, as Hungary lost to Germany 3-2.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup 2002: Group C - Brazil vs China: What was the half-time score during this game?
The correct answer is 'Brazil 3 China 0'
Brazil would end the game 4-0 victors with the goals coming from Roberto Carlos, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo.
World Cup Question 8
2002 World Cup Goalkeepers - Who was Belgium's goal-keeper who played all 4 games?
The correct answer is 'Geert de Vlieger'
Belgium goal-keeper Geert de Vlieger allowed 7 goals for a 1.75 GAA.
World Cup Question 9
Switzerland: 1954 World Cup - How many goals did Hungary score in 1954?
The correct answer is '27'
Hungary set a recvord in this tournament, as the team who scored the most goals in one World Cup, with 27 goals.
World Cup Question 10
European Football Players & Clubs - Which Italian notched six goals to become the top scorer at World Cup Italia 90?
The correct answer is 'Salvatore 'Toto' Schillachi'
Schillachi was far from a regular in the Itallian team before the competition, and in fact even afterwards, but he will always be remembered for his terrific goalscoring exploits at Italia '90.