Football has witnessed some of the most significant events in history. It's also given rise to popular betting platforms like Betway. More people are trying out Betway than ever, perhaps because Betway football betting helps them get fantastic rewards.
Here is a list of the 10 best football matches of all time.
1. Brazil 4 Italy 1, World Cup Final 1970
Both sides were attack-minded, proving to be a strong force in the game's final stage. Pele proved to be a strong player as he led Brazil to victory. Carlos Alberto earned the ultimate goal. It remains a favourite among many Betway players.
2. Liverpool 3 AC Milan 3 (3-2 ON PENS), Champions League Final 2005
After recovering from loss from a 3-0 in Istanbul, Liverpool won the fifth edition of the Champions League. An astounding three goals were earned in just 5 minutes by Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Vladimir Smicer. With an additional two saves in the penalty round, Liverpool won.
3. Blackpool 4 Bolton 3, FA Cup Final 1953
Blackpool recovered from a previous loss of 3-1 when Stanley Matthews made a second goal bringing the Tangerines back into the game. After Stanley, Stan Mortensen completed a hat-trick by taking advantage of the free kick. Bill Perry earned the final goal.
4. England 3 Hungary 6, International Friendly 1953
Shocked by the first defeat on their home soil by Magnificent Magyars, England was defeated by a hat trick made by Nandor Hidegkuti, followed by Ferenc Puskas. The last two goals were added by Jozef Bozek, making it a historical defeat for England.
5. Real Madrid 7 Eintracht Frankfurt 3, European Cup Final 1960
A fifth win in the European Cup Final, players Di Steffano and Puskas gave them 4 goals within the early stage of the game. While they took the lead, the game ended with Frankfurt's two goals in consolation.
6. Benfica 5 Real Madrid 3, European Cup Final 1962
The Portuguese ended the monopoly of Real Madrid in this tournament by beating the hat trick made by Ferenc Puskas in the early stage of the game. They took away five goals in the second half, led by Eusebio, from penalty shootouts.
7. Italy 4 West Germany 3, World Cup Semi-Final 1970
Player Karl-Heinz Schnellinger struck an equalizer for injury resulting in extra time. While Germany sprang into action, it was a cut-to-cut gameplay resulting in Gianni Rivera taking away the fourth goal.
8. West Germany 3 France 3 (5-4 ON PENS), World Cup Semi-Final 1982
In between controversy and sheer drama, as Herald Schumacher escaped punishment from foul, France led the game till the second half. In the later stages, Schumacher's decisive save made them recover from their 3-1 loss in 1970.
9. France 1 Brazil 1 (4-3 ON PENS), World Cup Quarter Final 1986
France outweighed Brazil during the penalty shootout after a tie. Because of Julio Cesar who hit the post, the European champions France could beat Brazil.
10. Manchester City 3 QPR 2, Premier League 2012
Man City entered the season's final game only to experience an end-to-end encounter with QPR. Sergio Aguero's last-minute struck ended in Man City taking away the trophy.
