Hungary - England 6:3 soccer match, UNC PP gold plated medal, in box, RARE

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Hungary -  England 6:3 soccer match in 1953, UNC, PP, gold plated medal, Hungary
40th anniversary gold plated medal issued in 1993
RARE
On 25 November 1953, an international
footbal
l (soccer)
match was played between
Hungary
—then the world's number one ranked team, the Olympic champions and on a run of 24 unbeaten games, and
England
, that became known as the
Match of the Century
. Hungary won 6–3 and the result led to a review of the training and tactics used by the England team, and the subsequent adoption of continental practices at an international and club level in the English game.
The observe shows the match result 6:3, the date and portrait of the two team leaders, Puskás and Wright. The reverse shows the names of the two team.
Date, venue and attendance
The match was played on 25 November 1953 in front of 105,000 spectators at Empire Wembley Stadium.
The England team
The England team lined up in its usual WM formation
, and included Stanley Matthews
, Stan Mortensen
, goalkeeper Gil Merrick
, future England manager Alf Ramsey
and captain Billy Wright
—widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world.
The Hungarian team
The Hungarian team lined up in the 2–3–3–2 formation pioneered by their coach, Gusztáv Sebes. József Bozsik played in the deep lying midfield position, with Nándor Hidegkuti free to roam between midfield and attack. Ferenc Puskás and Sándor Kocsis were the strikers, with the width provided by Zoltán Czibor and László Budai.
Coin details:
Quality: PP
Fineness: gold plated alloy
Total weight: approx. 30 gram
Diameter: 42.50 mm (approx. 1.67 inch)
Issue date: 1993
Issue place: Budapest, Hungary
Shipping: Registered International Priority Mail via Hungarian Post Office.
Overseas delivery might take 10-20 days.
Other carriers available upon request.
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Custom declaration forms will be included with shipments originated from Hungary and you might be subject to pay custom fees depending on your country's regulation.