20 Bizarre moments of the World Cup

[post_page_title]One way to defend a free kick – Germany, 1974[/post_page_title]
During a match between Brazil and Zaire (now known as DR Congo), there was an unusual attempt to defend a free kick. Brazil had been awarded a free kick outside the Zaire box, presenting a real opportunity for the South American team to score against their African opponents. As the Brazilian players were lining up to kick the ball, a Zaire defender, Mwepu Ilunga, bizarrely ran up to the ball and illegally kicked it up to the other end of the field, getting a yellow card in the process.