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Lot Essay
The above shirt was gained by Newton as a swap with the legendary Brazilian Jairzinho after the friendly match between Brazil and England played at the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro on 12th June 1969 before 125,000 spectators, Brazil defeating England 2-1.
England sensationaly took the lead in this match after 15 minutes when Colin Bell shot into the roof of the net and for the next 65 minutes England controlled the game before being caught-out by Tostao who scored the equaliser in the 80th minute. Suddenly the Brazilians came to life and moments later Jairzinho scored with winner.
England sensationaly took the lead in this match after 15 minutes when Colin Bell shot into the roof of the net and for the next 65 minutes England controlled the game before being caught-out by Tostao who scored the equaliser in the 80th minute. Suddenly the Brazilians came to life and moments later Jairzinho scored with winner.