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Josimar

Brazil v Poland Mexico 1986 | Last 16 Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara

Josimar would relentlessly practice shooting from several stations on the right. The No13 would attempt 50 shots at every training session at the 13th World Cup. “Tele wouldn’t stop telling him, ‘Cross it,’ explained team-mate Valdo. “For the love of God, Josimar, practice crossing!” Josimar, who’d only snuck into Brazil’s 1986 squad through the backdoor, was then handed his international debut, due to Edson’s injury, for their third game against Northern Ireland. The 24-year-old responded with a golazo. Tele Santana’s groans were done. Josimar’s wonder goals weren’t. In the Seleção’s next outing, the Botafogo player left three Poles on their backsides and, from the acutest of angles, somehow smashed the ball into the top corner in a 4-0 thumping.

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