2nd Cup

1934

The second disillusionment

Brazilian and the birth of the

Italian Squadra Azzurra

When Italy promoted the second World Cup, prestigious throughout

European soccer, Brazil was the only country to attend with

its full force.

Uruguay refused to defend the title, reacting to the

boycott it suffered from Europe in 1930.

Argentina – to show solidarity with its

Silver Neighbor – sent a team from the second

division. Brazil was, therefore, the

continent’s main defender. But even

at that time Brazilian soccer had domestic

problems. The fight, then, was between

professional and amateur players.

A Brazilian Soccer Federation had even been created to oppose

with the objective of opposing the CBD.

It was a period in which all the big

Clubs – except Botafogo – were professional.

There was still an attempt of pacification

between CBD and FBF, so that Brazil could form

Brazil could form its best selection.

It didn’t work out. In Rio and São Paulo, only

Leônidas, Tinoco, Valdemar de Brito, Sílvio

Luizinho and Armandinho, among the

renowned stars, agreed to travel. And there was

There was no way to get others, because the clubs

hid them in farms in the countryside. So,

Brazil played with what it had. And did what

could. It opened in Genoa against Spain,

lost 3 x 1, and was eliminated. The balance of the

adventure: the presentation to the world of

Leonidas da Silva. The Italians, with the

the nascent Squadra Azzurra, led by Vitorio Pozzo

were champions, defeating Czechoslovakia in the final, 2-1.

in the final, 2-1.

1934 – Place: Italy

Winner: Italy

ROUND OF 16

– Czechoslovakia 2-1 Romania

– Italy 7-1 USA

– Germany 5-2 Belgium

– Austria 3-2 France

– Spain 3-1 Brazil

Brazil: Pedrosa; Silvio Hoffman and Luiz Luz;

Tinoco, Matim and Canali;

Luisinho, Valdemar, Armandinho, Leônidas e Patesko.

Goals: Langar (2), Traragon (penalty kick) and Leônidas.

– Switzerland 3 x 2 Netherlands

– Sweden 3 x 2 Argentina

Hungary 4-2 Egypt

QUARTER-FINALS

– Germany 2 x 1 Sweden

– Czechoslovakia 2-2 Switzerland

– Austria 2-1 Hungary

– Italy 2 1 Spain ( 1-1 regular time)

SEMI-FINAL

– Czechoslovakia 3-1 Germany

– Italy 1-0 Austria

FINAL

– Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia

Italy:

Combi;

Monzeglio and Alemandi;

Ferrari IV, Monti and Bertolini;

Guaita, Meazza, Schiavo, Ferrari and Orsi.

Czechoslovakia:

Planika;

Zenozek and Ctyrocky;

Kostaleki, Cambal and Krell;

Junek, Svoboda, Sobotka, Nejedly, and Puc.

Goals: Orsi, Schiavo, Poc

Referee: Ekiind, Sweden

The winning goal was scored in extra time.

Scorers:

Schiavo (Italy), Nejedty (Czechoslovakia and Conem (Germany): 4 goals.

A História da Copa do Mundo: 50 anos de emoção e gol

CBF

Again, politics prevent Brazil to have better luck in the Cup. At this time Professionals and Amateur Associations

By Jucele

Julio Leal

2021