World Cup wonder goals: Eder’s exquisite chip
We count down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showing a wonder goal each day. Today’s shows Eder’s tender chip for Brazil against Scotland at Spain 1982.
We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day.
Brazil v Scotland Spain 1982 | Group 6 Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville
Eder was known as ‘The Cannon’ to some and ‘The Vespasiano Bomb’ to others. Yes, you’ve guessed why.
Yet one of the most violent strikers of a ball in football history had a softer side. Ironically, a goalkeeper surnamed Rough found out the tough way. With Brazil 2-1 up on Scotland in the 65th minute, Serginho flicked the adidas Tango España west to Eder. Everyone inside the Seville stadium expected to the Brazil No11 to go for power, but he fooled them with subtlety and Alan Rough with one of the greatest chips the competition has ever witnessed.