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How The 1978 Gold winning Pakistan Hockey Team Inspired Argentina's 1978 World Cup Win!

Cesar Luis Menotti was inspired by the tactics of the legendary Abdul Waheed Khan and in particular the concept of 'Double Attack'...

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In 1978, hockey and football World Cups were held in Argentina. The hockey event was held first. Throughout the Hockey World Cup, a wonderful Pakistan team managed by Abdul Waheed Khan displayed a breathtaking attacking game which captivated crowds and connoisseurs alike.
During their victorious campaign, the Green-shirts created many records. They became the first team to land the World Cup without losing (or even drawing) a single match. Pakistan’s goal difference of 31 goals (35 for and four against) is till date a World Cup record.
Their total of 35 goals was the highest for a single edition of the World Cup (only to be bettered by Pakistan themselves in the next World Cup). Their style pulverised the defence of the opponents.
Pakistan’s attacking strategy was based upon the concept of double attack: if a move from right side failed then they made all effort to immediately initiate a move from the left side on the assumption that most of the opponents’ defence had become concentrated on the right side.
Midway through the hockey World Cup, on a rest day, Waheed was informed that the head coach of Argentina football team, Cesar Menotti, had come on his personal plane to see him.
Menotti wanted to discuss in detail with Waheed the tactics to break packed defences. Waheed explained to Menotti his strategy of double attack as well as the use of wingers whenever it becomes difficult to override the opposition through the middle.
Menotti also watched a training session of Pakistan team. "I explained to Menotti practically. He noted a few points and then left the ground," said Waheed.
Argentina went on to win the football World Cup for the first time. Menotti sent Waheed a telegram acknowledging that Pakistan hockey team’s ploys benefited him.

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