World Loving Cup Stories-Part Three (The 3Rd Footing Loving Cup 1938)-Part B
July 12, 2019
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Wordl Cup Qualifiers
Group 1
This Group appeared to hold out a formality for Federal Republic of Federal Republic of Germany in addition to Sweden equally 2 teams were guaranteed to qualify, alongside Republic of Finland in addition to Republic of Estonia posing no threat.
The Germans in addition to Swedes comfortably defeated Republic of Finland in addition to Republic of Estonia ahead of their inconsequential clash on Nov 21st, 1937 inwards Hamburg.
In Germany’s win over Republic of Estonia (4-1) on August 29th, 1937, it has been reported that the Match Referee the Sudeten-German (Czechoslovakian), awarded Germany’s goal inwards the 51st infinitesimal after the corner boot striking the postal service in addition to rebounded off the field. He too impeded the Estonian goalkeeper 3 times (with the Germans scoring each time).
The Germans demolished a below forcefulness (7 debutants) Swedish squad (5-0) to win the Group in addition to qualify alongside Sweden.
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Photo From: Deutschlands Fussball Landerspiele, Eine Dokumentation von 1908-1989 (Germany squad, Nov 21, 1937, World Cup Qualifier, Federal Republic of Federal Republic of Germany 5-Sweden 0) |
Group 2
Norway eliminated the Irish Gaelic Free State after 2 difficult fought matches that yielded many goals (3-2 inwards Oslo) in addition to (3-3 inwards Dublin).
Norway used the backbone of the 1936 Olympics side that had finished third. Neither squad had e'er met i roughly other earlier inwards International play.
In Oslo, Kingdom of Norway were dominant in addition to felt the scoreline should cause got been wider.
The sports paper ‘Sportsmanden’ printed the next headline: '37 chances gave 3 Norwegian goals'.
In the check at Oslo, the Swedish FIFA observer, Anton Johanson, had protested that Ireland’s James Dunne mightiness hold out ineligible on the grounds that he had played for the IFA, who were non members of FIFA. The Norwegian secretarial assistant was in addition to so confident of FIFA’s determination that he stated the render leg would orbit alone equally a friendly.
The FAI Secretary Joe Wickham contacted FIFA in addition to the selectors went ahead in addition to chose Dunne for the game inwards Dublin earlier give-and-take came that Kingdom of Norway had decided to convey no activity on the protestation that 'had been suggested to them'.
In the check at Dublin, for the kickoff fourth dimension inwards a FIFA contest the 2 teams used numbered shirts.
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Photo From: IFFHS-Norge (1908-1940), Suomi (1911-1940)-Essti (1920-1940) (October 10, 1937, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Norway 3-Irish Free State 2) |
Group 3
Poland eliminated Yugoslavia inwards this Group. Poland had taken a comfortable (4-0) Pb inwards the kickoff leg on Oct 10, 1937 inwards Warszawa.
The render leg was nearly half dozen months afterward on Apr 2nd, 1938 at Belgrade. Yugoslavia’s narrow (1-0) win was insufficient equally Poland qualified for its First e'er World Cup.
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Photo From: (Magazine Source unknown) / Contribution From a weblog viewer (special thank y'all to Christopher Lash) (@rightbankwarsaw) (October 10, 1937, World Cup Qualifier, Poland 4-Yugoslavia 0) |
Group 4
African illustration Arab Republic of Egypt were drawn against European representatives of Romania.
The habitation in addition to away serial were scheduled for Dec 1937 (or Feb 1938 inwards roughly sources).
However, Arab Republic of Egypt withdrew inwards Nov 1937 in addition to hence Romania qualified for the World Cup without kicking a ball.
Group 5
Switzerland in addition to Portugal were to play i roughly other inwards a unmarried play-off check simply over a calendar month earlier the World Cup on May 1st, 1938 at the neutral venue of Milan inwards Italy.
Switzerland defeated the Portugese (2-1) in addition to qualified for the World Cup.
It was reported that the Milan crowd were hostile to Switzerland for political reasons.
The Portuguese nether the Salazar government made the Fascist salute to the Milan crowd, patch the Swiss simply yelled ‘hip, hip, hourrah, equally tradition dictated at the time.
The crowd jeered them equally a result.
Benito Mussolini in addition to Adolf Hitler were both inwards the stands.
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Photo From: L'Equipe de Suisse, Authors Guy Balibouse, Roger Felix, Pierre Tripod, 1993 (May 1, 1938, World Cup Qualifier, Switzerland 2-Portugal 1) |
Group 6
Hungary were favorites inwards a Group along alongside Hellenic Republic in addition to Palestine. Hellenic Republic had eliminated Palestine inwards habitation in addition to away series.
The Greeks had to confront Republic of Hungary inwards a play-off. Republic of Hungary demolished Hellenic Republic (11-1) on March 25th, 1938 to qualify for the World Cup.
Group 7
Czechoslovakia faced Republic of Bulgaria for a topographic point inwards this Group. The kickoff leg at Sofia ended equally a (1-1) necktie on Nov 7th, 1937.
The render leg was close half dozen months afterward on Apr 24th, 1938 at Prague. Czechoslovakia comfortably won (6-0) to qualify for the World Cup.
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Photo From: III Fussballweltmeisterschaft 1938 Frankreich, Author Robert Franta (April 24, 1938, World Cup Qualifier, Czechoslovakia 6-Bulgaria 0) |
Group 8
The Baltic states of Republic of Latvia in addition to Republic of Lithuania had to confront off in addition to the winner was to confront Republic of Austria for a play-off.
Latvia defeated Republic of Lithuania (4-2 at home) in addition to (5-1 away).
On Oct 5th, 1937, Republic of Austria defeated Republic of Latvia (2-1) inwards Vienna to qualify for the World Cup.
However, after the ‘Anchluss’ on March 12th, 1938, Republic of Austria withdrew from the World Cup.
Latvia requested to hold out included inwards the World Cup, but FIFA denied this request.
Group 9
Neighboring Nations Belgium, The Netherlands in addition to Grand Duchy of Luxembourg were inwards a Group alongside 2 teams qualifying. It was a formality that Kingdom of Belgium in addition to The Netherlands would qualify.
Both The Netherlands in addition to Kingdom of Belgium defeated Luxembourg. The match-up betwixt Kingdom of Belgium in addition to The Netherlands inwards Antwerp on Apr 3rd, 1938 was inconsequential in addition to ended equally a (1-1) tie.
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Photo From: IFFHS-Belgique-Belgie (1904-1940) (Team captains, Apr 3, 1938, World Cup Qualifier, Kingdom of Belgium 1-Holland 1) |
Group 10
Initially Four nations from the Americas were to qualify.
Peru had withdrawn inwards protestation stemming dorsum from the 1936 Olympics. On October 2nd, 1937, the Peruvian Football Federation resigned its FIFA affiliation, 3 months earlier the registration term for the 1938 World Cup expired.
The South American qualifying drive winner would straight qualify. The other 3 would cause got to play pre-qualification games inwards French venues. Thus, the winner of the North-American zone would determine a vacancy against the winner of the Asian grouping in addition to the winner from the Central American zone would play against the 2d identify inwards South America.
Uruguay had withdrawn a yr prior to the World in addition to other Nations would follow suit.
Only 2 Nations sent their registration forms earlier the deadline; Brazil in addition to Colombia. Somehow, FIFA officials decided that Republic of Colombia would play inwards Group xi (Central American Zone, inwards a Group alongside El Salvador, Mexico, Republic of Cuba in addition to Dutch Guyana.).
Colombia eventually withdrew due to lack of funds.
The Republic of Bolivia in addition to Argentine Republic Federations requested FIFA to extend the registration date. The adjust was accepted, but a calendar week earlier the novel deadline expired the Bolivians withdrew.
Argentina had originally withdrawn on Apr 3rd, 1937, after non getting the hosting rights. They reconsidered in addition to on Oct 27th, 1937 registered for the World Cup, provided they did non cause got to play inwards qualification matches.
On Nov 7th, 1937, FIFA accepted their registration.
They afterward re-entered inwards Jan 1938.
On March 5, 1938, the twenty-four hours of the describe for the finals inwards France, FIFA considered Brazil equally a ranked squad in addition to determined that Argentine Republic would cause got to play a pre-qualification game against Cuba, winner of the Central American zone in Bordeaux on May 29th, 1938.
In roughly sources it is stated that on January 9th, 1938, the Organizing Committee decided that Paris would be the match's venue on May 31st.
Argentina appeared to cause got the decision. On March 9th, 1938, Argentina’s First Division clubs asked the Association Council, to withdraw from participating inwards the World Cup. On March 15th, the Council insisted upon playing the tournament. On March 22nd, Argentine Republic ultimately withdrew from the World Cup.
Finally, on Apr 10, the Argentine Republic sent a telegram to FIFA proverb they were out of the World Cup. The motive given was ‘solidarity alongside Uruguay over the Europeans' boycott of the 1930 World Cup’.
Note: Some sources province that had Argentine Republic won their qualifying match, they would play against Romania inwards a play-off.
FIFA assigned the South American berth to Brazil, the alone Nation from the continent eager to participate.
Group 11
Mexico were to play Cuba, however, due to a dispute over funds withdrew. It was too stated that Mexico mightiness cause got withdrawn equally a exhibit of solidarity alongside Uruguay in addition to Argentina
USA scheduled to play Dutch East Indies on May 26th, 1938 inwards Rotterdam but withdrew inwards Apr 1938.
A tournament was scheduled inwards Apr 1938 betwixt Cuba, Colombia, Republic of Costa Rica in addition to El Salvador, alongside each necktie decided over 3 legs.
Surinam (Dutch Guyana) were expelled on Apr 9th, 1938 for allegedly having non replied to correspondence from the organizers (they would protestation this decision).
Later inwards Apr 1938, Republic of Colombia in addition to Republic of El Salvador withdrew, leaving Cuba, Republic of Costa Rica in addition to Surinam.
Surinam withdrew for lack of funds. They requested to play the check against the Dutch East Indies that USA had withdrawn from. This asking was refused past times the FIFA.
Costa Rica would inwards plough withdraw.
Cuba had a walkover, equally Argentine Republic too withdrew.
Cuba became the kickoff ground from Central America to qualify for a World Cup.
Group 12
The Dutch East Indies were to confront Nippon for a topographic point inwards this Group. The identify was to hold out decided over i check inwards Saigon on Jan 1938.
Japan withdrew leaving the Dutch East Indies to confront off against USA inwards a play-off scheduled for May 26th, 1938 inwards Rotterdam.
However, USA withdrew equally good inwards Apr 1938 for Financial motives in addition to the Dutch East Indies qualified without kicking a ball
They became the kickoff Nation from Asia to qualify for the World Cup.
The Americans had been hoping to enhance funds alongside the receipts of a check against an English linguistic communication club. However, the English linguistic communication cancelled the check refusing
to play on a Sunday.