A Uruguayan Football Association centenary (1900-2000) presentation to the nation's 1950 World Cup hero Alcides Ghiggia, in the form of a gilt-metal m
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A Uruguayan Football Association centenary (1900-2000) presentation to the nation's 1950 World Cup hero Alcides Ghiggia, in the form of a gilt-metal model of the Torre de los Homenajes at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo set on a marble plinth with a 100th anniversary plaque, height 19cm., 7 1/2in. Alcides Ghiggia scored one of the most famous goals in World Cup history. At the 1950 World Cup his 79th minute strike in the Maracana sealed a 2-1 win over the hosts Brazil and Uruguay were crowned World Champions for the 2nd time following their success at the inaugural tournament in 1930. Ghiggia received this presentation at a gala evening to celebrate the centenary of the Uruguayan Football Association in 2000. VIP guests at the event hosted by the AUF President Eugenio Figueredo included Sepp Blatter, Franz Beckenbauer and Sir Bobby Charlton.