Monday, January 22, 2018

Intercontinental /Toyota Cup-Part Five (1984, Independiente vs. Liverpool)

The 1984 Edition of the Intercontinental Cup was the fifth in its ‘permanent’ home in Tokyo.
The participating teams were England’s Liverpool and Argentina’s Independiente.
Liverpool had won the Champions Cup by defeating AS Roma (1-1, 4-2 on penalty kick shoot-out) on May 30th, 1984 at Rome.
Independiente had won the Copa Libertadoes in July. They had defeated the defending Champions, Brazil’s Gremio, on July 24th, 1984 (1-0) followed by a scoreless tie away from home on July 27th, 1984.

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme
(Match Programme, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


Jose Omar Pastoriza’s Independiente were led by veterans such as skipper Enzo Trossero, Claudio Marangoni and Ricardo Bochini.
Bochini was the only survivor from the Independiente squad that had won the Intercontinental Cup in 1973 (1-0 over Juventus).
Other players included future 1986 World Cup Champions Jorge Burruchaga, Nestor Clausen and Ricardo Giusti.

Joe Fagan’s Liverpool were a mixture of English and British Internationals (such as Neal, Nicol, Hansen, Rush, Dalglish) as well as the Zimbabwe goalkeeper Grobbelaar and Danish midfielder Jan Molby.
They had left behind Sammy Lee and Paul Walsh back in England to nurse injuries.
They would also miss the Irish defender Mark Lawrenson, who failed a late fitness test. Young Scottish defender Gary Gillespie would take his spot.

This was the first time since the 1982 Falklands War that the Nations were meeting at any level. The Organizers had taken precaution and lodged the teams at different hotels.
It was also understood that the match Referee, the Brazilian Romualdo Arppi Filho, had been given instructions to stamp down on any violence so that the match would not degenerate (not only because of Falklands but generally previous encounters between the Nations had been violent).

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
(Both squads, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985
(both squads, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985
(Teams Captains Enzo Trossero and Phil Neal, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)




Independiente had arrived earlier than Liverpool in Tokyo. They had six full days to adjust to the conditions, while Liverpool had only arrived two days prior to the match. The Argentines had flown for 12 hours, while Liverpool arrived after 36 hours of flight.
The Match was to be played on a hard bumpy surface; as such neither team could play at their optimal level.
Liverpool (playing in their non-customary away yellow kit) played with a flat back four. As in their previous encounter in 1981 (0-3 to Flamengo) many observers questioned Liverpool’s motivation for such matches. It was believed Liverpool had their mind mostly on their upcoming League and FA Cup matches.
The match itself was settled early on. In the 6th minute, Marangoni’s cross caught the Liverpool defense flat and Percudani took advantage to go ahead and open the scoring with only Grobbelaar to beat. The Liverpool players appealed for offside but it was to no avail.



Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
(Jose Percudani scoring, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(Independiente players celebrating the winner, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


Liverpool pressured after goal but could not break through as Independiente defense (Villaverde and Trossero in central defense) had Ian Rush in check throughout the match.
Steve Nicol was Liverpool’s most active player, along with Craig Johnston, but the breakthrough was elusive.


Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)

Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)


Liverpool could not properly string moves and had to go the aerial route, which the Argentines handled.
John Wark did score a goal in the 63rd minute, but it was ruled out, as Ian Rush was offside on the play.


Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


Photo From: El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1- Liverpool 0)


Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985
(John Wark and Villaverde, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Alan Kennedy had Liverpool’s last good chance in the 85th minute but Carlos Goyén saved.
In the end Independiente won by the slimmest of margins.
It had been a technically poor match, with the only positive aspect being the non-violence (that had been expected).
Liverpool Manager Joe Fagan could not fault the effort his players had put in; they could not find a way through tactically. He did lament how his players did not take advantage of their opportunities. He also stressed the better ball control of the Argentineans and the strength of their defense.
He believed Independiente were more successful in adapting to the hard surface and bounces.

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


His Captain, Phil Neal believed Liverpool should have won and claimed the goal had been offside and felt having a Brazilian referee with linesmen from other Nations did not help communication.
Independiente Manager Pastoriza stressed that they had won because they controlled the midfield better.
The young goalscorer, Percudani was chosen as the player of the match and won the Toyota car.
For the fifth time in a row, Tokyo remained an elusive place to win for the European competitors



Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)
Explanation: This cartoon shows Independiente’s Jose Percudani being asked by Customs ‘anything to declare?’
He had scored the winning goal vs. Liverpool in Tokyo for the 1984 Intercontinental Cup and won the Toyota car.

Photo From: EL GRAFICO, Issue 3401, December 11, 1984
(Man of the match, Jose Percudani, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: World Soccer, February 1985
(Man of the match, Jose Percudani, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)

Photo From: Onze, Issue 109, January 1985
(Trossero and Marangoni holding the trophies, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


December 9, 1984
Club Atlético Independiente Avellaneda (Argentina) 1- Liverpool Football Club (England) 0
Intercontinental Cup (Toyota Cup)
Venue: Tokyo, National Stadium
Attendance: 62,000
Referee: Romualdo Arppi Filho (Brazil)
Goalscorers:
(Independiente): José Alberto Percudani 6
(Liverpool): None
Summary of goals:
1:0 (6th minute, Independiente): From the middle, Marangoni lobs a ball for Perdudani to go through and score.
Lineups:
Independiente:
1-Carlos Mario Goyén (Uruguay), 4-Néstor Rolando Clausen, 2- Hugo Eduardo Villaverde (13-Pedro Damián Monzón 74th), 6-Enzo Héctor Trossero, 3-Carlos Alberto Enrique , 8-Ricardo Omar Giusti, 5-Claudio Oscar Marangoni, 10-Ricardo Enrique Bochini, 7-Jorge Luis Burruchaga , 9-José Alberto Percudani, 11-Alejandro Esteban Barberón.

Coach: Jose Omar Pastoriza
Booked: Néstor Rolando Clausen 72 (for a trip)
Other Substitutes: Gustavo Adolfo Moroconi, Rodolfo Enrique Zimmermann, Gerardo Manuel Reinoso , Sergio Cesar Merlini

Team Captain: Enzo Trossero
Shirt Sponsor: None
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Topper
Uniform Colors: Red shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks

Liverpool:
1-Bruce David Grobbelaar (Zimbabwe), 2-Philip George Neal, 5-Stephen Nicol (Scotland), 3-Alan Kennedy, 6-Alan David Hansen (Scotland), 15-Garry Thompson Gillespie (Scotland), 7-Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (Scotland), 8-Jan Mølby (Denmark), 9-Ian James Rush (Wales), 10-Craig Peter Johnston (Australia), 11-John Wark (Scotland) (12-Ronald Andrew ‘Ronnie’ Whelan (Republic of Ireland) 76th)

Coach: Joseph Fagan
Booked: Jan Mølby 42 (for dissent)
Other Substitutes: 13-Robert John ‘Bob’ Bolder,14- Kevin Duncan McDonald (Scotland), 16- Michael John Robinson (Republic of Ireland)

Team Captain: Phil Neal
Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Umbro
Shirt Sponsor:  None (Crown Paints) were the shirt sponsors, but no shirt advertisements were allowed for this match)
Uniform Colors: Yellow Shirts, Yellow Shorts, Yellow Socks

Man of Match: José Alberto Percudani (Independiente)



Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 62, May 1985
(Liverpool squad, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


Photo From: Guerin Sportivo, Issue 522 (Number 2), January 9-15, 1985
(Liverpool squad, December 9, 1984, Intercontinental Cup, Independiente 1-Liverpool 0)


Independinte squad:

Goalkeepers:
Carlos Mario Goyén (Uruguay)  (August 14, 1955, Montevideo) 
Gustavo Adolfo Moroconi (April 20, 1960, Chabás, Santa Fe)

Defenders/Midfielders/Forwards:
Néstor Rolando Clausen (September 29, 1962, Arrufó)
 Hugo Eduardo Villaverde (January 27, 1954, Santa Fe)
Pedro Damián Monzón (February 23, 1962, Goya)
Enzo Héctor Trossero, (May 23, 1953, Esmeralda, Province of Santa Fe) 
Carlos Alberto Enrique (December 12, 1963, Adrogué)
Ricardo Omar Giusti (December 11, 1956, Arroyo Seco)
Claudio Oscar Marangoni (November 17, 1954, Rosario)
Ricardo Enrique Bochini (January 25, 1954, Zárate)
Jorge Luis Burruchaga - October 9, 1962 (age 55), Gualeguay, Argentina
José Alberto Percudani (March 22, 1965, Bragado)
Alejandro Esteban Barberón (June 20, 1959, Lobería) 
Rodolfo Enrique Zimmermann (June 13, 1951, Chaco)
Gerardo Manuel Reinoso (May 16, 1965, La Rioja)
Sergio Cesar Merlini (November 13, 1962, Bell Ville, province of Córdoba)

Coach: Jose Omar Pastoriza (May 23, 1942, Rosario-August 2, 2004, Buenos Aires)

Note:
Some information for unused substitutes may not be available, therefore these are the players on and off the field that are verified to have been present).


Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme
(Independiente Logo)


Photo From: Onze, Issue 107, November 1984
(Jose Omar Pastoriza)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme
(Independiente squad)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme
(Independiente squad)

Liverpool squad:

Goalkeepers:
Bruce David Grobbelaar (Zimbabwe) (October 6, 1957, Durban, South Africa)
Robert John ‘Bob’ Bolder (October 2, 1958, Dover)

Defenders/Midfielders/Forwards:
Philip George Neal (February 20, 1951, Irchester)
Stephen Nicol (December 11, 1961, Troon)
Alan Kennedy (August 31, 1954, Sunderland)
Alan David Hansen (June 13, 1955, Sauchie)
Garry Thompson Gillespie (July 5, 1960, Stirling)
Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (March 4, 1951, Dalmarnock)
Jan Mølby (July 4, 1963, Kolding, Denmark)
Ian James Rush (October 20, 1961, St Asaph)
Craig Peter Johnston (June 25, 1960, Johannesburg, South Africa)
John Wark (August 4, 1957, Glasgow, Scotland)
Ronald Andrew ‘Ronnie’ Whelan (September 25, 1961, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
Kevin Duncan McDonald (November 22, 1960, Inverness, Scotland)
Michael John Robinson (July 12, 1958, Leicester)

Coach: Joseph Fagan (March 12, 1921, Liverpool-June 30, 2001, Liverpool)

Note:
Some information for unused substitutes may not be available, therefore these are the players on and off the field that are verified to have been present).


Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme
(Liverpool Logo)

Photo From: Panini 84/85 England
(Joe Fagan)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme
(Liverpool squad)

Photo From: Toyota Cup 1984 Programme
(Liverpool squad)



References:
France Football, Issue 2018, December 11, 1984
Onze, Issue 107, November 1984
Onze, Issue 109, January 1985
Guerin Sportivo, Issue 522 (Number 2), January 9-15, 1985
EL GRAFICO Nº 3401 (11-12-1984)
El Grafico, Ed.Esp. nº 40 Diciembre 1984
World Soccer, January 1985
World Soccer, February 1985
Toyota Cup 1984 Programme






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