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The enduring image of the 1978
World Cup
finals is that of
Mario Kempes
celebrating his tounament-winning
goals
on a
ticker-tape
littered
Buenos Aires
pitch. His
dynamic
performance
in the
competition
epitomized
everything
that was good about his
game
-
strength
,
determination
and an
innate
ability
to sniff out
goals
from half chances.
Kempes first hit the
headlines
with club side
Rosario Central
, earning a call-up to the Argentine national side in time for the 1974
World Cup
. His potential was recognized by Spanish outfit
Valencia
who captured his signature in time for the 1974-75 season. He made a
devastating
impact
, finishing as the league's top scorer in his first year. Continued impressive form saw him retain his place in the national side for the 1978
World Cup
despite manager
Cesar Luis Menotti
's preference for home based players. His
faith
in Kempes was rewarded, as his main striker netted 6
goals
in the
competition
, including two in the final against
Holland
. The fans were sent into
rapture
s as
Argentina
lifted the
trophy
for the very first time.
In 1980 Kempes steered
Valencia
to a
European
Cup Winners Cup
win, although disagreements with coach
Alfredo Di Stefano
soon led to a return to
Argentina
with
River Plate
. He subsequently appeared at the 1982
World Cup
but failed to live up to his performance of four years earlier. Kempes ended his playing days back in
Europe
with
Austria
n club SV
Salzburg
.
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