World Cup Trivia Quiz # 9
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National Soccer League History - The 1974 World Cup is still regarded as Australian soccer's finest moment. Who were the Socceroos not drawn against in their group?
The correct answer is 'England'
After an exhaustive road to the World Cup, Australia were drawn into a tough group and the Australian team was amateurish compared to the might of the European and South American teams. East Germany defeated the Socceroos 2-0, West Germany 3-0 but the Australians salvaged a solitary point in their final game, drawing with Chile 0-0.
World Cup Question 2
Rugby World Cup 2003 - The Rugby World Cup took place in which Australian stadium?
The correct answer is 'Telstra'
Telstra stadium was once named Stadium Australia, and was situated at Homebush, Sidney. The rugby final saw 82,957 spectactors file into the stadium to watch the final between Australia and England. This was a record for any rugby final.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup History - Where was the 1970 World Cup held?
The correct answer is 'Mexico'
The 1970 World Cup was held in Mexico from May 31st to June 21st. The tournament was won by Brazil and saw them get to keep the Jules Rimet trophy. It is considered by some to be the finest World Cup in history. Not a single red card was issued during in the entire competition!
World Cup Question 4
South African Cricket : Post 2000 - This South African retired after the 2003 World Cup. He is most famous for his diving run out of Inzamam-ul-Haq in the 1992 World Cup. He also managed to hit 7 runs in one ball to win a game. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Jonty Rhodes'
Natal were playing a domestic limited overs match against Transvaal. Natal needed 7 runs to win off one ball and the Transvaal bowler, Richard Snell, bowled a no ball which Jonty hit for a six, the following ball he hit for a four. About that run out at the 92 World Cup. Jonty says that the only reason he dove for the stumps was because he was too scared that he'd miss them if he threw the ball.
World Cup Question 5
Soccer Stadiums - The Australia v Iran world cup qualifier, 2nd leg, was played where?
The correct answer is 'Melbourne Cricket Ground'
The less that game is talked about the better.
World Cup Question 6
2002 World Cup Campaign - How many goals did Ireland need to win by, in their final group match against Saudi Arabia, to qualify for the second round?
The correct answer is '2'
Thanks to Saudi Arabia containing Cameroon in their match Ireland only needed two goals to qualify.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup Top Scorers:1930-2006 - Which country had most players who scored 6 or more goals?
The correct answer is 'Germany'
Germany:11 players
Brazil: 10 players
Italy: 4 plateys
Brazil: 10 players
Italy: 4 plateys
World Cup Question 8
World Cup Stats - What team had the most shots on goal?
The correct answer is 'Brazil'
Brazil ahd 54 shots on goal, Germany 44, Spain 36, and Turkey 32.
World Cup Question 9
Which Manchester United Player - Brazilian legend Pele called me 'the best player of the tournament' for the World Cup Finals in 2002.
The correct answer is 'Nicky Butt'
Butt came through the youth side with Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Gary, and Phil Neville.
World Cup Question 10
Woodward's Warriors : 2003 World Cup - Which country hosted the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup final?
The correct answer is 'Australia'
Australia also hosted the first Rugby Union World Cup in 1987, which New Zealand went on to win.