Group A was one of two groups in the second group stage of the 1974 FIFA World Cup finals. It was the first time that this stage of the competition (equivalent to the quarter-finals) was played in a group format. Matches were played in three cities (Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen and Hanover) between 26 June and 3 July 1974. The group was composed of the winners of Groups 1 and 3 from the first group stage (East Germany and Netherlands), and the runners-up of Groups 2 and 4 (Brazil and Argentina).

The Netherlands won the group after winning all three of their matches to qualify for the final, while Brazil won their matches against East Germany and Argentina to finish in second place and qualify for the third-place play-off. East Germany and Argentina drew their match to finish level on one point, but East Germany's superior goal difference meant they finished the higher of the two.

Qualified teams

The winners of Group 1 and 3 and the runners-up of Group 2 and 4 qualified for Group A of the second round.

Group Winners
1  East Germany
3  Netherlands
Group Runners-up
2  Brazil
4  Argentina

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Netherlands 3 3 0 0 8 0 +8 6 Advance to final
2  Brazil 3 2 0 1 3 3 0 4 Advance to third place play-off
3  East Germany 3 0 1 2 1 4 −3 1
4  Argentina 3 0 1 2 2 7 −5 1
Source: FIFA

Matches

All times listed are local (CET)

Netherlands vs Argentina

Netherlands 4–0 Argentina
Cruyff 11', 90'
Krol 25'
Rep 73'		 Report
Attendance: 56,548
Netherlands
Argentina
GK8Jan Jongbloed
DF6Wim Jansen
DF12Ruud Krol
DF17Wim Rijsbergen
DF20Wim SuurbierYellow card 58'downward-facing red arrow 84'
MF2Arie Haan
MF3Willem van Hanegem
MF13Johan NeeskensYellow card 22'
FW14Johan Cruyff (c)
FW15Rob Rensenbrink
FW16Johnny Rep
Substitutions:
DF5Rinus Israëlupward-facing green arrow 84'
Manager:
Rinus Michels
GK1Daniel Carnevali
DF10Ramón Heredia
DF14Roberto Perfumo (c)Yellow card 35'
DF16Francisco Sá
MF20Enrique Wolffdownward-facing red arrow 46'
MF11René Housemandownward-facing red arrow 46'
MF17Carlos Squeo
FW18Roberto Telch
FW2Rubén Ayala
FW4Agustín Balbuena
FW22Héctor Yazalde
Substitutions:
DF9Rubén Glariaupward-facing green arrow 46'
FW13Mario Kempesupward-facing green arrow 46'
Manager:
Vladislao Cap


Assistant referees:
Kurt Tschenscher (West Germany)
Pavel Kazakov (Soviet Union)

Brazil vs East Germany

Brazil 1–0 East Germany
Rivellino 60' Report
Attendance: 59,863
Referee: Clive Thomas (Wales)
Brazil
East Germany
GK1Leão
DF2Luís Pereira
DF3Marinho Peres
DF4Zé Maria
DF6Marinho Chagas
MF10Rivellino
MF11Caju
MF17CarpegianiYellow card 28'
MF7JairzinhoYellow card 27'
FW13Valdomiro
FW21DirceuYellow card 75'
Manager:
Mário Zagallo
GK1Jürgen Croy
DF3Bernd Bransch (c)
DF4Konrad Weise
DF12Siegmar Wätzlich
DF18Gerd Kische
MF2Lothar Kurbjuweit
MF13Reinhard Lauckdownward-facing red arrow 64'
MF17Erich HamannYellow card 11'downward-facing red arrow 46'
FW11Joachim StreichYellow card 84'
FW14Jürgen Sparwasser
FW20Martin Hoffmann
Substitutions:
MF16Harald Irmscherupward-facing green arrow 46'
FW8Wolfram Löweupward-facing green arrow 64'
Manager:
Georg Buschner


Assistant referees:
Doğan Babacan (Turkey)
Tony Boskovic (Australia)

Argentina vs Brazil

Argentina 1–2 Brazil
Brindisi 35' Report Rivellino 32'
Jairzinho 49'
Attendance: 39,400
Referee: Vital Loraux (Belgium)
Argentina
Brazil
GK1Daniel Carnevali
DF5Ángel Bargas
DF9Rubén Glaria
DF10Ramón Heredia
DF16Francisco Sádownward-facing red arrow 46'
MF3Carlos Babington
MF6Miguel Ángel Brindisi (c)
MF17Carlos Squeo
FW2Rubén Ayala
FW4Agustín Balbuena
FW13Mario Kempesdownward-facing red arrow 46'
Substitutions:
DF7Jorge Carrascosaupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF11René HousemanYellow card 72'upward-facing green arrow 46'
Manager:
Vladislao Cap
GK1Leão
DF2Luís Pereira
DF3Marinho Peres
DF4Zé Maria
DF6Marinho Chagas
MF10Rivellino
MF11Caju
MF17Carpegiani
FW7Jairzinho
FW13Valdomiro
FW21Dirceu
Manager:
Mário Zagallo


Assistant referees:
Youssou N'Diaye (Sénégal)
Jack Taylor (England)

East Germany vs Netherlands

East Germany 0–2 Netherlands
Report Neeskens 7'
Rensenbrink 59'
Attendance: 68,348
East Germany
Netherlands
GK1Jürgen Croy
DF2Lothar Kurbjuweit
DF3Bernd Bransch (c)
DF4Konrad Weise
DF18Gerd Kische
MF6Rüdiger Schnuphase
MF7Jürgen Pommerenke
MF13Reinhard Lauckdownward-facing red arrow 64'
FW8Wolfram Löwedownward-facing red arrow 54'
FW14Jürgen Sparwasser
FW20Martin Hoffmann
Substitutions:
FW9Peter Duckeupward-facing green arrow 54'
FW10Hans-Jürgen Kreischeupward-facing green arrow 64'
Manager:
Georg Buschner
GK8Jan Jongbloed
DF6Wim Jansen
DF12Ruud Krol
DF17Wim Rijsbergen
DF20Wim Suurbier
MF2Arie Haan
MF3Willem van Hanegem
MF13Johan Neeskens
FW14Johan Cruyff (c)
FW15Rob Rensenbrink
FW16Johnny Rep
Manager:
Rinus Michels


Assistant referees:
Erich Linemayr (Austria)
Omar Delgado Gómez (Colombia)

Argentina vs East Germany

Argentina 1–1 East Germany
Houseman 20' Report Streich 14'
Attendance: 54,254
Referee: Jack Taylor (England)
Argentina
East Germany
GK12Ubaldo Fillol
DF5Ángel BargasYellow card 68'
DF7Jorge Carrascosa
DF10Ramón Heredia
DF20Enrique Wolff (c)
MF6Miguel Ángel Brindisi
MF11René Houseman
MF18Roberto Telch
FW2Rubén Ayala
FW3Carlos Babington
FW13Mario Kempes
Manager:
Vladislao Cap
GK1Jürgen Croy
DF2Lothar Kurbjuweit
DF3Bernd Bransch (c)
DF4Konrad Weise
DF18Gerd Kische
MF6Rüdiger Schnuphase
MF7Jürgen Pommerenke
MF8Wolfram Löwedownward-facing red arrow 65'
MF11Joachim Streichdownward-facing red arrow 80'
FW14Jürgen SparwasserYellow card 23'
FW20Martin Hoffmann
Substitutions:
FW15Eberhard Vogelupward-facing green arrow 65'
FW9Peter Duckeupward-facing green arrow 80'
Manager:
Georg Buschner


Assistant referees:
Mahmoud Mustafa Kamel (Egypt)
Clive Thomas (Wales)

Netherlands vs Brazil

Netherlands 2–0 Brazil
Neeskens 50'
Cruyff 65'		 Report
Attendance: 53,700
Netherlands
Brazil
GK8Jan Jongbloed
DF6Wim Jansen
DF12Ruud Krol
DF17Wim Rijsbergen
DF20Wim SuurbierYellow card 29'
MF2Arie Haan
MF3Willem van Hanegem
MF13Johan Neeskensdownward-facing red arrow 85'
FW14Johan Cruyff (c)
FW15Rob Rensenbrinkdownward-facing red arrow 67'
FW16Johnny RepYellow card 69'
Substitutions:
MF7Theo de Jongupward-facing green arrow 67'
DF5Rinus Israelupward-facing green arrow 85'
Manager:
Rinus Michels
GK1Leão
DF2Luís PereiraYellow card 29' Red card 84'
DF3Marinho PeresYellow card 44'
DF4Zé MariaYellow card 37'
DF6Marinho Chagas
MF10Rivellino
MF11Cajudownward-facing red arrow 61'
MF17Carpegiani
MF7Jairzinho
MF13Valdomiro
FW21Dirceu
Substitutions:
FW19Mirandinhaupward-facing green arrow 61'
Manager:
Mário Zagallo


Assistant referees:
Bobby Davidson (Scotland)
Govindasamy Suppiah (Singapore)

See also

References

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