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Brazil v Soviet Union Spain 1982 | First group stage Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, Seville
Brazil icon Socrates was a man of many traits: a doctor of medicine, political activist, newspaper columnist, painter and even an actor. He was also one of the greatest players to have laced up their boots.
The 6ft 4in balletic midfielder proved just why when he scored the Seleção's maiden goal at Spain 1982, a tournament they were widely expected to win.
A goal down against the Soviet Union, Socrates lifted the Seville crowd to their feet when he picked the ball up 35 yards from goal, jinked his way past two sprawling Soviet defenders one after the other and found the top corner with an audacious powerful strike.
Clenching his fists before raising his hands in the air, the Brazil captain was mobbed by his team-mates as their World Cup campaign finally came to life.
Winning that game 2-1 thanks to Eder's late strike, Brazil cruised to the second group stage before bowing out after a 3-2 defeat to Italy in
Sources: FIFA Official
