The hosts won the World Cup, but the Netherlands have gone down in history as the best team from 1974. Led by the mesmeric Johan Cruyff, the Dutch were undefeated all the way up to the final, and in the showpiece clash they took a one goal lead without West Germany ever touching the ball. But Paul Breitner equalised from the penalty spot and Gerd Muller, Der Bomber, netted the winning goal in the 43rd minute.
