Bernd Hölzenbein, who gained an important penalty in West Germany’s victory over the Netherlands within the 1974 World Cup last, has died. He was 78.

Hölzenbein’s former membership Eintracht Frankfurt mentioned in an announcement Tuesday that he died Monday whereas together with his household, with out giving additional particulars.

“One of many best we have now ever had,” the membership wrote on social media.

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Hölzenbein performed 40 video games for West Germany however is finest identified for his function within the 2-1 comeback victory over the Netherlands to win the World Cup on house soil in 1974.

Taking part in in Munich, the Germans had gone behind to an early penalty from Dutch midfielder Johan Neeskens. Hölzenbein helped get his workforce again into the sport when he dribbled into the crowded Dutch field and was introduced down by a lunging sort out from Wim Jansen. Paul Breitner transformed the penalty to stage the rating at 1-1.

West Germany went on to win due to Gerd Müller’s purpose simply earlier than halftime and a few strong defending to upset the favored Dutch workforce.

Hölzenbein went on to play one other main last with West Germany on the 1976 European Championship, the place he scored within the last towards Czechoslovakia to stage the rating at 2-2 earlier than his workforce misplaced on penalties.

Hölzenbein spent most of his membership profession with Frankfurt, successful the UEFA Cup in 1980 and the German Cup thrice. After retirement he served as Frankfurt’s vice chairman and labored for the workforce as a scout.

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