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Quiz about Argentinian Soccer
Quiz about Argentinian Soccer

Soccer Quiz: Argentinian Soccer | 10 Questions


Players, coaches, teams, and important events and facts in Argentinian soccer.

A multiple-choice quiz by ceci1980. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ceci1980
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
203,112
Updated
Jul 01 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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1070
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was Argentina's national team coach in the 1986 World Cup? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Against what team did Diego Armando Maradona score the best goal (polled by FIFA 2002) in World Cup history? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From 1941 to 1946, this team was called "The Machine" (La Máquina) for the way they played. It was said they played like an oiled machine, working perfectly as a team. What team was that? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When did Boca Juniors win its first Libertadores Cup? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When did Argentina win its first Olympic gold medal in men's soccer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the first 70 years of World Cup history (1930-2000), there were 17 World Cup tournaments. Of those 17, Argentina won two, and were losing finalists on two other occasions.


Question 7 of 10
7. Which team's stadium was nicknamed, 'The Elephant Cemetery' (El cementerio de los elefantes), because most of the time important teams who play there lose their matches? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Boca Juniors' fans are usually called Xeneizes. This word defines where most of Boca's first fans, mostly immigrants came from. Where did they come from? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these clubs was the first to be founded? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Professional soccer began in Argentina in 1931. Which of the following clubs was the first to win 30 championships? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was Argentina's national team coach in the 1986 World Cup?

Answer: Carlos Bilardo

Carlos Bilardo coached the National Team in both the 1986 and 1990 World Cup. In the 1986 edition, Argentina came in first, and in 1990 lost the final to the German National Team.
2. Against what team did Diego Armando Maradona score the best goal (polled by FIFA 2002) in World Cup history?

Answer: England

The second goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals game was voted the best goal in World Cup history in a poll conducted by FIFA in 2002. The match ended 2-1 and the first goal was also by Maradona and scored by "the hand of God".
3. From 1941 to 1946, this team was called "The Machine" (La Máquina) for the way they played. It was said they played like an oiled machine, working perfectly as a team. What team was that?

Answer: River Plate

Some of the players in this team were Pedernera, Moreno, Labruna, and Lousteau among others.
4. When did Boca Juniors win its first Libertadores Cup?

Answer: 1977

This was the first Libertadores Cup for Boca Juniors. The final match was played against Cruzeiro from Brazil and was decided by penalty kicks.
5. When did Argentina win its first Olympic gold medal in men's soccer?

Answer: Athens 2004

This was the first time Argentina had ever won Olympic Gold. In Athens, with a splendid performance by forward Carlos Tevez and the rest of the team, they finally got it.
6. In the first 70 years of World Cup history (1930-2000), there were 17 World Cup tournaments. Of those 17, Argentina won two, and were losing finalists on two other occasions.

Answer: True

World Cup champions in 1978 and 1986. Second place in 1930 and 1990.
7. Which team's stadium was nicknamed, 'The Elephant Cemetery' (El cementerio de los elefantes), because most of the time important teams who play there lose their matches?

Answer: Colon de Santa Fe

River and Boca mainly have had a hard time when time they visited Colon thus earning the nickname.
8. Boca Juniors' fans are usually called Xeneizes. This word defines where most of Boca's first fans, mostly immigrants came from. Where did they come from?

Answer: Italy

The "La Boca" neighbourhood, home of Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires, was mainly inhabited by Italian immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century, when Argentina received the largest amount of immigrants in its history.
9. Which of these clubs was the first to be founded?

Answer: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, the oldest soccer club in Argentina, was founded in 1887.
10. Professional soccer began in Argentina in 1931. Which of the following clubs was the first to win 30 championships?

Answer: River Plate

River Plate won their 30th title, in the professional era, in 2002. Boca Juniors won their 20th title the year before, in 2001. Independiente won their 13th title in 1994.
Source: Author ceci1980

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