Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who scored a penalty for the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup Final after just 2 minutes?

  1. Wim Jansen

  2. Johan Neeskens

  3. Johan Cruyff

  4. Jonny Rep
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Explanation

Johan Neeskens scored the penalty kick in the 2nd minute of the 1974 World Cup Final against West Germany, giving the Netherlands an early 1-0 lead. This was one of the fastest goals in World Cup Final history. Despite this early advantage, the Dutch team lost 2-1 to West Germany. Cruyff was the team's star but didn't take this early penalty.

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