1950 July 16th
Maracana Equalizer
Scores Uruguay's equalizer against Brazil before Ghiggia's winning goal.
Football player and manager history
Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Explore 3 football history records associated with Juan Alberto Schiaffino, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1950 July 16th
World Cup Winner
Juan Alberto Schiaffino equalises for Uruguay against Brazil, transforming a hostile stadium atmosphere and reopening the 1950 championship contest.
1954
World Cup Semi-Final Against Hungary
Schiaffino plays in Uruguay’s thrilling 1954 World Cup semi-final against Hungary, which finishes 4-2 after extra time despite a spirited second-half recovery.