Cup Winners' Cup Final Two Goals
Scores twice as Anderlecht defeat Austria Wien 4-0 in the European Cup Winners' Cup final.
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1978 in Netherlands
Explore 15 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1978.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1978
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May
Barcelona Farewell Appearance
Receives a farewell tribute at Camp Nou as his five-season playing spell at Barcelona reaches its conclusion.
June
1978 FIFA World Cup Final - Ernie Brandts
Ernie Brandts helped the Netherlands withstand Argentina’s pressure in normal time before the hosts scored twice in extra time.
1978 FIFA World Cup Final - René van de Kerkhof
René van de Kerkhof supported the Dutch forward line as the Netherlands recovered to force extra time against Argentina.
1978 FIFA World Cup Final - Willy van de Kerkhof
Willy van de Kerkhof worked across midfield to connect the Dutch defence and attack during the defeat to Argentina.
1978 FIFA World Cup Final - Wim Jansen
Wim Jansen combined defensive coverage with midfield passing in the Netherlands’ second consecutive World Cup final.
1978 Final Equalizer
Heads the Netherlands level late in the World Cup final.
December
Super Cup First-Leg Third Goal
Scores Anderlecht's third goal in their 3-1 UEFA Super Cup first-leg victory over Liverpool.
Super Cup Second-Leg Goal
Scores at Anfield as Anderlecht protect their aggregate advantage and win the UEFA Super Cup.
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Barcelona Copa del Rey Victory
Helps Barcelona defeat Las Palmas in the Copa del Rey final and adds a Spanish domestic cup medal before departing the club.
International Caps
Scores spectacular long-range goals against Italy and West Germany during the Netherlands' 1978 World Cup campaign.
International Caps
Scores a penalty against Argentina in the 1978 World Cup final and nearly wins the game when a late shot strikes the post.
International Caps
Starts the 1978 World Cup final for the Netherlands after contributing to the team's second successive appearance in the showpiece.
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Christian Democratic Party
Rensenbrink Scores in Liverpool Return Leg
Rob Rensenbrink scored at Anfield and helped Anderlecht protect its first leg lead to win the 1978 UEFA Super Cup.
How these records were prepared
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