India reaches the pinnacle in 1975 and plunges dramatically in the next edition
The Hindu
NEW DELHI
1975, Kuala Lumpur (March 1-19)
The World Cup came to Asia and saw India finally lift the trophy, for the only time, after a fighting performance throughout the tournament. It was also the first time a game was called off mid-way due to bad light and rescheduled.
India lost a group match in the tournament for the first time, losing 2-1 to Argentina, but managed to finish on top of the group, level on points with erstwhile West Germany but ahead on goal difference. India beat West Germany 3-1 in its final league match, a game originally objected to by both teams before being played for 45 minutes, abandoned and rescheduled three days later with India ahead 1-0.
In the semifinal against Malaysia and the final against Pakistan, India trailed before scoring the winner, in extra time by Harcharan Singh and Ashok Kumar respectively.
Top three: India, Pakistan, West Germany.
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