Gordon Banks Greatest Save of All Time, from Pelé, 1970 World Cup

[@Felipe.Amancio]

Pelé foi tão impressionante que os quase gol dele entraram para história.

[@macca1146]

The greatest save from the head of the greatest player ever.

[@delby66]

Totally agree with you.

[@garyowens1517]

Me too. Unfortunately we have a generation who did see Pele because of the lack of TV coverage

[@garyowens1517]

@@dogsarentdangerous1195 he didn't need to. The team he played for in Brazil where full of world class players. Just because he didn't play in Europe doesn't matter. He won the world Cup which is something Messi hasn't done. Its all about opinions

[@garyowens1517]

@@dogsarentdangerous1195 I forgot that! Put it down to my old age! At least we are having a sensible debate and not be abusive.

[@garyowens1517]

@@dogsarentdangerous1195 I'm 63. Time has flown

[@artsurfliteratura]

carlos alberto's pass, jair's dribble, pele's header and bankes' defense, everything is perfect in this

[@JimKalpa-qd9zr]

Watching an opera dance.

[@kelvinheron3425]

That pass from Carlos Alberto is almost as perfect as Gordon Bank's save.

[@andrewwilliams8712]

Alan muller was defender who patted banks on the head after save alledgelly he told him he should have caught it

[@paulstillwell3874]

When Jairzinho crosses the ball, it bobbles up off the ground just before he hits it, and yet he doesn't break stride, just hits it without looking, with pin point accuracy knowing exactly where Pele will be. Unbelievable

[@derekharrison1582]

@@paulstillwell3874 It’s an incredible save Paul.Pele’s downward header would have gone in, but the speed Banks is able to get across the goal to tip the ball over is amazing.The only other save that comes close to this is Jim Montgomery’s double save from Trevor Cherry and Peter Lorimer in the 1973 FA Cup final,Sunderland vs Leeds.That was the first FA Cup final I watched, and that double save was just draw dropping.Even now Monty’s recovery from saving Cherry’s header to get to Lorimers shot has me wondering’How did he get to that’? How many goalkeepers TODAY could pull off saves like Banks and Montgomery did back then.Both of these keepers would thrive in today’s game...EASILY.

[@MarkDavies-s3g]

The greatest keeper , the greatest player, the greatest save.

[@evertonfrancis640]

When football was football not a soap opera

[@ChrisOsborne-pr1iy]

@@evertonfrancis640 agree⚒⚒

[@Anthony-Elliott]

Yep

[@silgen]

I remember watching this live as a kid, next day everyone wanted to be Gordon Banks :) No shame in England losing this match, the Brazil team is one of the greatest ever.

[@hugodrax71]

Yes, England played exceptionally well in horrendous conditions. One of the finest performances by their national side. In fact, I've not seen a better England performance at a World Cup, although others may disagree.They went direct when Astle came on but, in their defence, they wanted to exploit Brazil's nervousness with high balls. I'm of Italian descent and support Italy. We know the final result but I'm proud of the way we played for an hour. We were a match until Gerson's goal. That Brazilian side was utterly brilliant, the best side I've ever seen. They were tough too. People often overlook this.

[@Graeme-y9k]

Andy hiram against van Houdini greatest save ever end of

[@davidfogarty2220]

If only Jeff Astle had scored.

[@nialloneill5097]

@@hugodrax71 Been watching from 64 ish...remember the World Cup in 66...but I think you are right...this Brazil side just edged England...and this was the best English side that I have seen...but I know in the 50s there were good players, but sadly their best 2 died...Duncan Edwards and Tommy Taylor...although some may disagree...So I have Brazil 70 No 1...then England 70 No 2...and No 3 is the total football playing Dutch side with Cruyff...We are talking very small margins here...and the climate affects the result...the sun and temp in this game was way too high for an Englishman...and England's preps were badly shaken with the arrests of their players...and illness. I think a certain Mafia had a lot of money on Brazil...At Wembley or in Europe...this was a very even game...do not underestimate England at this time...better than 66 side...many used to see...if only Best was English...same later with Giggs...but these players loved their sml native countries...but it is a shame nevertheless...as England fans...we have to dream a lot

[@nialloneill5097]

@@davidfogarty2220 He was a very good header of the ball...one of the best...too good for his own good...

[@JimKalpa-qd9zr]

That Mr. Maradona....was the real..."Hand of God".

[@light279]

I have to agree with you. Well said.

[@djelalniyazi4090]

👍yes no cheats

[@mattinterweb]

I love the slo mo. it really shows how astonishing this save was. Apparently Pele shouted "goal" as the ball left his head he was that certain it was going in.

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@mattinterweb yes Pele mentions that in his autobiography. He says it was the greatest save he ever saw.

[@Sandylaner63]

That pass from Carlos Alberto was sublime ,,

[@riccardoangeli802]

Jairzinho

[@hugodrax71]

@@riccardoangeli802 He's referring to Carlos Alberto pass to Jairzinho which I've also found to be breathtaking. With the outside of his right boot, it seemingly arcs around Cooper and falls perfectly into Jairzinho's path. Brilliant.

[@justtired7510]

The header is damn good, the save is brilliant but C.A s pass is out of this world.

[@wilsondassumpcao2089]

Sometimes a play is even more beautiful than a goal...

[@benflannaghan4204]

The cross was great too, pitch wasn't great and ball was bouncing

[@gytheddr111]

Brilliant. Thank you for this. With today's multiple camera angles there would be no doubt about this being the best ever save.

[@paulstillwell3874]

You are welcome. I agree. In this footage, just after he makes the save, there is a clip of him from behind the goal....so somewhere out there, there must footage of this from that angle too! If only I could find that, the save must look stunning from there.

[@BarryMcCormick-rx3ky]

There are two sporting moments that I could watch over and over: this save and Gareth Edwards’s try for the Baba’s against the All Blacks 1973. Sublime and timeless. Sport at its best.

[@paulstillwell3874]

Totally agree. I would add to that, Pelé's dummy on the keeper in the 1970 world cup semi final (he actually did that at club level too..and scored, there is a video on KZbin)

[@markmeade2937]

Yep totally agree with what you said , both poetry in motion 👍

[@kurman4749]

With you all the way, mate.

[@karlhinze]

I’d add the final over before the super over in the 2019 One Day Cricket World Cup final to that.

[@kennethwall-j4s]

The two best moments in history Pele could not believe it and Gareth try against the all Blacks he had them going in circles and never laid a hand on him

[@lonestar6709]

_"You're getting old, Banksy! You used to hold onto them."_ -Bobby Moore. Greatest save, I've ever seen.

[@infrasleep]

I liked Bob "The Cat" Bevan's take-he was at an after dinner speaking event with Pat Jennings and Gordon Banks and he said "I don't want any questions about "that" save. As a keeper myself I can tell you it was nothing, and Pat says it was going wide anyway" XD Biggest shame was the great man being out for the QF V W.Germany. What if ?

[@nialloneill5097]

@@infrasleep And Charlton taken off...when cruising at 2-0...we were Mullerfied...

[@urbanpulsewalks]

David Coleman's commentary as well, 'WHAT a SAVE'! - Fantastic.

[@St.IrenaeusOfLyons]

I enjoyed Coleman's track & field commentary very much.

[@jonjotatty957]

The best commentator, on the greatest team, with the best player the world has ever seen. And Banksy's save to round it all up. They were the days😮

[@grahamandrew907]

The only time I showed any real emotion towards a footballer was Gordon Banks funeral in Stoke, a superb player and a gentleman.

[@garywilkinson5161]

That World Cup on beta test satellites with vertical lines sometimes interrupting viewing was my first and most cherished WC. Mexico may as well as been on Mars. What an awesome spectacle and this Brazil team were the very best ever against a very useful England WC holders team. Sheer magic and Banks! What a guy and what a save. Utter respect and love

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@garywilkinson5161 Well said. The coverage had that 'other worldly' quality. It was special. I always remember that dummy by Pelé in the Semi Final.

[@daviddavidk2352]

Everything that was great about football is in that passage of play. Simply the best from Gordon Banks.

[@moacirferreiradossantos9994]

Monumental defesa, pra mim a maior defesa que um goleiro fez na história do futebol, não canso de ver esse lance.

[@alvarosantiago4285]

A defesa do Zoff contra o Brasil na copa de 82 foi mais importante, pq era o no fim do jogo, e se o Brasil empata , ia passar de fase, essa ai contra englaterra ainda tinha muito jogo pela frente.

[@robsonbob436]

Até hoje não entendi como ele fez pra defender essa bola.

[@pagodebregaeforro2803]

​@@robsonbob436pulou😒 Apesar de tudo o cabeceio foi de longe, dando mais tempo pros reflexos, porem foi dificil pois a bola quicava e foi forte. foi realmente uma defesaça épica

[@Giancarlo-r4h]

Gordon assolutamente strepitoso!!!!

[@Derkopist]

Pelé's timing on the ball and the technical gesture of his body are millimetrically perfect. An animal!

[@paulstillwell3874]

He was a master of every aspect of the game. He could jump higher than Micheal Jordan (official measured jump)

[@marml2]

It is so beautiful to see Pelé's moviments; it's like absolute perfection.

[@Youtubechannel-po8cz]

When you look at goal keeper’s from the archives they generally don’t look that great. This save from Gordon Banks looks spectacular even from todays standards.

[@chriscolton6329]

Miraculous save. Jim Montgomery's double save against Leeds, in the FA Cup Final, for Sunderland is worth an honorable mention, too...👍

[@kennethwall-j4s]

the best save ever against the GOAT Pele unbelievable

[@luisfilipe1215]

That pass from Carlos Alberto to set Jairzinho up for the cross is outstanding,the save is out of this World

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@luisfilipe1215 yes, the pass is unbelievable, the cross is also amazing, the ball bounces up just before he hits it, and yet its pinpoint accuracy onto Pelé's head. And what a jump from Pele! Perfect header to bounce in front of the keeper. This whole sequence is football perfection.

[@luisfilipe1215]

@@paulstillwell3874 Indeed,football poetry at its best. You won't see a right back making a pass like that these days.

[@michaelpower4372]

​@@paulstillwell3874how come you didn't mention how easy the Brazilian player beat the two English players to put the pass into pelè. I think Moore was one of the English players.

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@michaelpower4372 Jairzinho beats one English player, Terry Cooper. Cooper sticks a foot out to tackle him but Jair knocks it past him. Moore is chasing back but is a quite few yards from Jair so I don't think that would class as beating him too. He crosses for Pele who jumps above Alan Mullery

[@michaelpower4372]

​@@paulstillwell3874that ball from pelè looked to be over the goal line.

[@manfredmorales6362]

La mejor atajada que he visto en la historia de este deporte, desde el magnífico pase de Carlos Alberto, el regate de Jair, el centro, el perfecto cabezazo de Pelé y la increíble atajada de Gordon Banks, la máxima expresión del buen fútbol en esta jugada

[@moomountain]

Every part of this footage is sublime, the pass, the skill and cross, the header and the save.

[@Jose-sy1je]

It's incredible that he was able to deflect it over the cross bar, being almost entirely underneath it. On antoher note, the speed and precision by Brazil on that play was incredible. The pass, the run, the leaping ability by Pele. Evth in full speed. You can literally see the bounces of that ball before he crosses it. Most players nowadays can't even cross it like that on these carpet pitches.

[@paulstillwell3874]

Exactly, the pitch is making the ball bounce all over the place, and the timing of Pelé's jump and precision and power of the header, incredible

[@stevecunningham5598]

No matter how many times i watch this i still expect the ball to hit the back of the net , greatest save in the history of football.

[@curtrupp4259]

The Martinez save from the latest world cup comes close

[@simeslesimes]

Totally agree. Pele did everything right, headed downwards at pace, then this arm comes out and saves it. How?

[@SL0409]

Degea has made 3 saves better than this alone. Peter Schmeichel also had a better save than this which was virtually a replica of this but from a more powerful attempt

[@allstarwatt7246]

there have been lots of other saves throughout history which were just as good as this one

[@wideernie]

Jim Montgomery's in the 1973 FA cup final is at least the equal of this.

[@KevinMunday-oh6xq]

1970....Best ever International Team Brazil, Best ever player Pele'.... Best ever World cup

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@KevinMunday-oh6xq agree with all that! 👍

[@marcellogenesi6390]

Brazil was good, but in the finals the played against Italy who played 3 days before in a gruelling match with extra time against Germany, they were visibly tired, while Brazil had a full week to rest, I remember it well. Pele dribbling ability was no way near Messi's

[@KevinMunday-oh6xq]

@@marcellogenesi6390 messi isnt fit to lace peles boots, they played on much more difficult pitches then, not the bowling green flat pitches of today. George best could dribble on pitches that looked like ploughed fields , pele had everything in his game. Messi isnt even the best of the current players , let alone the monster talents of yesteryear.

[@paulstillwell3874]

​@@marcellogenesi6390 Pelé's dribbling ability was far better than Messi. I am currently producing an extensive film about Pelé and have watched over 500 clips of him playing for Brazil and Santos. Thrashing great European sides like Eusebio' s Benfica. Inventing the 'Cruyff' turn against Juventus in 1961 (he actually did the turn against Ballon D'or winner Sivori). Beating Barcelona, AC Milan (who included the great defender Cesare Maldini). Dribbling past 5 Inter Milan defenders in a tight penalty area to score (which included the great Trapattoni). Most people who think Messi is the best don't bother to do any research into Pelé, apart from watching a couple of World Cup '70 clips. At the Maracana stadium there is a plaque to commemorate a goal Pelé scored against Brazil Cup holders Fluminense where he took the ball on the edge of his own penalty area and beat all 11 opponents on his own to score. The radio commentary of the goal and newspaper reports are all online. There are newspaper reports online where he played against European champions across many countries and dribbled past 7 players to score, or 8 players to score, in front of sell out stadiums across Europe. I have seen film clips of him nutmegging opponents from 5 yards away. I saw him dribble and shoot perfectly with the left foot then right foot. Plus, he did it all on very rough, bumpy pitches, you can see the ball bouncing erratically on the surface as he Dribbles, but he still controls it. He does it in hard leather boots with opponents who can hack him down without getting sent off. Messi however, plays on surfaces as smooth as a carpet (he even refused to play on certain surfaces in USA) and in boots made with the latest technology to grip and feel the ball. Messi could never do what Pelé did if he had to play in those conditions. He hasn't even done most of what Pelé did while playing on perfect conditions. Football writer John Carlin, wrote in The Times newspaper in 2022, he is a Barcelona season ticket holder and has watched Messi's entire career. He was convinced Messi was the greatest. But when he started researching footage of Pelé he realised Pelé was the greatest of all time (his article is online). He described Pelé as Messi, Maradona and Ronaldo all in one player. Even Argentine manager Menotti (who coached Maradona and watched all of Messi's career) said "When you talk about football, don't bring Pelé into it because he is from another planet".

[@mattinterweb]

Unquestionably the greatest save ever. I love Bobby Moore's reaction. He's like in disbelief. The whole thing is beautiful, right from the moment the ball leaves Alberto's boot it's poetry.

[@paulstillwell3874]

Everything so precise and perfect. A magical moment.

[@paulkyriakopoulos3444]

What a save what a moment in world cup history and still the best Brazilian team plus the 1970 tournament is still regarded the best ever.

[@badatfootball4698]

I could watch this save all day! And let’s not forget the initial pass, pinpoint cross and bullet header in the sequence - all world class too. Following this match, Banks and Pele formed a lifelong frienship.

[@paulstillwell3874]

Absolutely, people are amazed at the save, and rightly so, but the header from Pele was as a powerful as a shot. His leap was was so high too. And the cross from Alberto was stunning.

[@mcvicarross7]

That Brazil side were pure class (they made every game seem like a bounce game in training) never hassled never panicked, always seemed as if they had tons of time on the ball! N wot a player Gersen was (not sure of the spelling) but he was every bit as gd as the bigger names in that 1970 side. 👍

[@kennyhill3175]

I am from Scotland and watched this as it happened , what a perfect leap, powerful downward header. What a save, nothing has come close

[@paulstillwell3874]

Yes, the header from Pelé is incredible, what a leap and still have the power and accuracy to head it downward into the corner. But then for Banks to scoop it up over the bar from 2ft off the floor. The whole sequence is football genius.

[@HughHuston]

Was 7 years old when I watched this game on a Bush black white TV..Best save I've ever seen.

[@doodah111]

One of THE greatest moments in football history! Watched it live and will never forget it

[@MrEchoes1962]

100 years time That save will never be bettered imo.

[@paulstillwell3874]

It was miraculous, most great saves are quick reflex blocks at a ball that is fired to the side, but this ball had gone past Banks and he had to dive backwards and then scoop it up, incredible

[@antoniocatao8703]

Bola de couro original, Sol de meio-dia no México em pleno verão e, tem mais: a cabeçada de Pelé foi para o chão, o que torna a defesa mais difícil ainda e o Banks consegue dar um tapa na bola jogando-a para cima...Incrível e eu nunca vi coisa igual...

[@johnpacino007]

A mere, supernatural header from O'Rei Pelé. Neither Maradona or Messi could make of this type. Especially, under pressure from defender, jumping parallel to stop the ball reaching O'Rei's head. Pelé 's neck arch & the power of his neck muscles, directs the ball like a rocket to the bottom corner of the net. How Banksy got down so fast & then scooped it over the bar, only the good Lord knows. Moore looks shell shocked at what he'd just witnessed. Pelé left dumbfounded, as he was already screaming goooooooaaaaallllll! As soon as the ball left his head lol.

[@paulstillwell3874]

Pele could jump 1.2 metres off the ground, the same as Micheal Jordan (basketball legend). Pele mastered every aspect of the game, heading, shooting, dribbling, left foot /right foot... And here he met the man who mastered goalkeeping. He is actually diving backwards towards his net with the ball flying away from him. Astonishing

[@midfielder8131]

Pele was all around two footed player, header, acrobatics, speed, power, sublime, physical ability, plus flawless technique. He was better than Messi, then Maradona and then Ronaldo both the phenomenon and Cristiano.

[@johnpacino007]

@@midfielder8131 That indeed Sir, is my summation also. Pelé was the most complete player in attributes. World class with both feet, the head, free kicks, free style skills, tackling, distribution of the ball off both feet & accurate shooting from both feet, & incredible atheleticism agilities to jump, sprint, etc. Watch my Pelé comp on my youtube channel. It shows everything!

[@rorykeegan1895]

Moore, far from being shell shocked by the save said to Banks " You're getting old, you would have held on to that in the old days"

[@johnpacino007]

@@rorykeegan1895 Right after the save. Moore has both hands aloft & there's a pause. That's the shock & startled moment. He couldn't believe what he'd just seen. Then he claps slowly & says what you stated to Banksy. O' Rei Pelé was already off celebrating, as soon as the ball left his head. He knew goalkeepers ain't saving those. He was wrong this time lol.

[@GlennKeeley-r5t]

The save is amazing as is the delivery from Jair. The ball is popping all over the place but his delivery to Pele is perfect. The header is perfect. The save is amazing.

[@633squadrongoodwin]

I must have watched this save at least 500 times, gives me Goosebumps every time, this particular Video , with slo mo replays and different angles is easily the best I have seen, thank you so much.

[@paulstillwell3874]

You are welcome. I wanted to honour Banks and Pele for this incredible moment. I am searching for another angle on it. There is brief moment in this video where we see Banks from behind the goal net, so surely somewhere out there someone must have the video of the save from behind the goal. 🤞

[@TheGarageJump]

That is the most remarkable sequence of events I have ever seen on a football field. That save defies belief. Thank you for posting.

[@robharding5345]

This save sticks in the minds of everyone who watched Englands games.they say its the best save ever, and I have no reason to change my mind on that.

[@linogabino]

Pelé said: I’ve scored 2 goals to England, one in and the other one saved by Gordon Banks!

[@robharding5345]

@@linogabino I have hear many players, and officials, as well as fans,who say this world cup was the best ever, and Brasil were the best ever Brasillian side to appear in a world cup.

[@gillianbrowne3492]

100% agree

[@davefave4351]

​@@robharding5345Absolutely. In 1970 I was seven years old and I remember it like it was yesterday... Brasil '70 were the greatest team ever. No contest.

[@robharding5345]

@@davefave4351 I was 12, and its still the best ever Brazillian team I have ever seen !

[@johnblackhawk2951]

Never been one this good since.

[@JohnMccann-ld3yr]

Ninesense

[@photoman3579]

I was 16 and remember it so well....an unbelievable save !!

[@jeremypearson6852]

Even Pele thought it was in, you can almost see him start to celebrate. So sad that Banksy’s career was cut short.

[@hugodrax71]

Those players near him said he shouted "GOL!" as he headed the ball.

[@kurman4749]

There has never been another goalkeeper to compare with Gordon Banks. He was one of a kind.

[@kools67]

@@kurman4749 Eddie Connachan for FALKIRK in the 60s - no one came near him!...better than Banks and Southall, Clemence, Buffon, Stepney, Zoff combined! I bumped into Eddie in a Co-Op store 12 miles north of Glasgow back in the mid 80s. I was shoplifting and he saw me!...I told him we could share the loot, which we did...panini stickers, 2 candles, tin of chicken soup and a bottle or Tizer...I will NEVER forget that day!

[@iamspartacus3114]

@@kurman4749 You have never heard of Lev Yashin then?

[@iamspartacus3114]

I met and spoke to Gordon Banks, who lost an eye in a crash which was not his finest hour and he went on to teach goalkeeping skills to youngsters. Once he had got used to only having the sight in one eye he got quite good at goal keeping again. He went on to play as a professional for a team in the States for several years. Even a one eyed Banks was better than most keepers.

[@reggawardle4874]

The whole thing is just poetry in motion..that pass to the wing..the defender eager to jump in on the tackle..the bounce of the ball as the cross comes beautifully in on a half volley on the touchline..floating directly onto peles head,which was textbook..and the save again on the half bounce ,tipped high over the bar..incredible..incredible ❤

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@reggawardle4874 Magical skill by every player involved. On a bumpy, dry surface at altitude (some Brazil players actually reported nose bleeds on arrival), plus temperatures over 36 degrees. Poetry in the most extreme conditions

[@geoffpoole483]

@@paulstillwell3874 One doesn't get to fully appreciate what Banks did until one watches the build-up. Banks had very little time to get in position to perform the save.

[@rufdymond]

This was the first football match I ever watched live on TV - I was 8 years old, great game.

[@jimwelch4628]

I remember watching that. Brilliant save.

[@eduardobomben6521]

Fue una atajada monumental de Gordon Banks, para muchos la mejor de todos los mundiales, tenía unos reflejos impresionantes el gran arquero inglés.

[@mitchellman81]

Three pieces of quality in this clip.The cross,the header and the amazing save

[@CIMAmotor]

The run wasn't bad too. The other piece of quality in this clip is Bobby Moore, even standing there he looks majestic.

[@johnaustin635]

22 pieces of quality in this game and I’m Scot’s , the abuse Francis Lee got for putting a tackle on Pele was brutal but it never fazed him , and Moore just pure class calm and in control.

[@steves1970]

The long technical swerving pass with power from Carlos Alberto was equally brilliant. Banks observed that "it was a pass he had never seen the like of before."

[@SJSpode114]

Was privileged to meet Gordon in 2012 and talk with him about a number of things including this great save. A fantastic, humble man and I loved spending time with him.

[@paulstillwell3874]

Wonderful. I briefly met him at an Autograph event and he signed a photo of this save. He was really friendly and kind then too.

[@RobertoGonzalezMiladelaRoca]

Pele’s header was impeccable. 99.9% of headers that are inferior to this effort by O Rei end up in goal. Gordon Bank’s save will live forever. What a marvel to watch.

[@paulstillwell3874]

A special moment in football history. Everything about this moment was perfect, the pass, the cross, the header, the save.

[@RobertoGonzalezMiladelaRoca]

@@paulstillwell3874 Very well said, sir. My respect! 🎩

[@watsorb_saves]

Great to see a frame by frame of this, really let’s you appreciate the save all the more . There’s some come close but nothing beats this.

[@paulfarrell4378]

Yes arguably the greatest save EVER made unbelievable save

[@celsoantonio6399]

Simplesmente inacreditável essa defesa: uma cabeçada de cima para baixo, desferida por nada mais nada menos que o Rei Pelé na linha da pequena área e o goleirão Gordon Banks foi buscar lá no chão. Um lance que só se vê em jogos de vôlei. Esse foi o jogo da Copa de 70, apesar de não ser a finalíssima onde se definiu quem seria o grande campeão. Eu tinha 8 anos na época e assisti esse jogo com minha família. Seleção de ouro...

[@yyz320]

Quase 2 metros atrás da linha da pequena área...mais difícil ainda. Foi um "chute" de cabeça

[@watfordtripod]

I met Gordon Banks on a golf course he was with Mike England I was in awe of his presence and what a gentleman RIP great man.

[@paulstillwell3874]

I agree, I met him at an autograph event, a really humble, kind man.

[@davewilson9738]

The epitaph from Pele says it all. Given the strength of the gloves, the density of the ball, the!save is akin to stopping a medicine ball; the greatest moment of perfection from beginning to end.RIP two legends.

[@coherentmud]

The one save to rule them all.

[@paulconway7186]

Must have seen this a thousand times and I still can't believe what I'm seeing! What Banks did was impossible, well it should have been.nothing else even comes close. Remarkable.

[@garyfowkes8794]

Still as great today as 54 years ago

[@hugodrax71]

An incredible attacking move ends with a remarkable save. It's also a tremendous game of football. One of the best you'll see.

[@martinranalli8572]

This is why he is a World Cup winning goalkeeper 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽🏆

[@TheCdecisneros]

He's a world cup winning keeper because the official allowed a no goal to be a goal.

[@martinranalli8572]

@@TheCdecisneros not necessarily.

[@christopheripad477]

@@TheCdecisnerosso the score was 3-2 instead of 4-2, still a win hey.

[@stxa2594]

@@christopheripad477 Strange logic ... it was a draw (2-2) until that fatal "no goal" occurred. The 4-2 goal was meaningless as the Germans were merely counterattacked in the last minutes of the extra-time, when they tried to equaliz the score (in vain).

[@rorykeegan1895]

@@TheCdecisneros The score was 4 - 2 if I remember correctly ... so it doesn't even matter, now does it?

[@ReaLityBlue]

Rest in peace O Rei.

[@pedromcmamede6758]

Carlos Alberto's pass is the only I can recall to be towards the middle ending up to be to the sides. Fantastic as well as GB's save.

[@LukeSkywalker-io2bh]

That's weird. It looks like he used the inside of his right boot and he somehow made the ball spin from left to right. It's baffling.

[@notfooled.]

Remember watching the 1970 world cup as a wide eyed 9 year old kid, still the best world cup ever, only 1990 comes close

[@David-be7jn]

1986 for me

[@steelyman08]

Just sensational. I grew up on footy in the 70's. I actually prefer those years to today's game. With all the hype around the EFL & the game in general, the "old" game tends to be forgotten or downplayed. There were as many superstars back then as there are today, and far less nonsense. What a great upload. Thank you! And superb quality as well!

[@paulstillwell3874]

You are welcome. I wish this save was filmed from all the different angles that modern saves are. It would look even more impossible. Banks is diving backwards towards his own net to get a ball that has already gone passed him and nearer the net, then he has to judge how high it will bounce off the ground when he reaches it, then he doesn't just knock it around the post, he actually scoops it up over the bar! A miracle.

[@lavo-ld4wm]

Incredible to see how everyone in that stadium, including the English players, thought that was a goal! But... there was Gordon Banks!

[@gabrielmoreno9455]

Poderia olhar isso trinta vezes e não enjoaria. Que joia de futebol.

[@yyz320]

É a perfeição da jogada e dos movimentos do Pelé. Simples e perfeito

[@philsreef746]

The Banks save, the Bobby Moore tackle (same match), the Pele dummy and the Cruyff turn are the best football moments ever.

[@paulstillwell3874]

Absolutely! Did you know the 'Cruyff Turn" was done 14 years beforehand by Pelé, in 1960, for Santos against Italian giants Juventus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKXonaYjrWjaKcsi=uZNqvfm63n0Y9zXt

[@philipemery5503]

One of the best goal keepers England had ever seen There was none like him👍👍👍👍

[@adrianlloyd6403]

I like the way just one defender pats him on the head, as a well done and acknowlegement of what a good save it was, as the other defenders start lining up for the upcoming corner as if it was just a routine save.Nowadays Banks would be showered with kisses by the players,hugs all round,pulling off of shirts and gestures to the crowd for a big roar.None of the present day pantomime of professional football is in evidence here.

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

this upload is the best tribute I've seen on youtube or anywhere else, bravo

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@frankmurphyburr3598 thank you Frank. The best save deserves the best tribute 😊

[@roydavidson7190]

Did anyone notice the bobble as jairzinho crossed and still found pele's head superb skill

[@paulstillwell3874]

Yes, most people don't watch this closely enough to appreciate the astonishing skill from every player. The ball lifted up, but without looking, he fires a pinpoint cross onto Pelé who leaps higher than any defender and heads the perfect header down to bounce in front of the keeper....and then the save.... All of it unsurpassed skills.

[@CaminoAir]

It's a great shame that modern camera coverage (obviously) wasn't available for moments like this. We would be able to appreciate exactly what Banks managed to do if we could just see this save from at least two other angles.

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@CaminoAir I agree. During the clip there is a brief moment when we see Banks from the goal, after he has made the save, so there must have been a guy filming it from just behind the goal line, near the right post. So somewhere out there maybe there is footage of the save from that angle, which would be spectacular

[@CaminoAir]

@@paulstillwell3874 Is there any chance that a computer simulation could be created, or is that not possible with only a single camera view?

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@CaminoAir that's a good point. I am sure there are enough photos from different angles to simulate it. Unfortunately today, people are so obsessed with the modern game and the Prem, that these great moments from the past can get forgotten. It needs a computer whizz who is interested in football history. 😊 Having said that, in Brazil they simulated a goal by Pelé that wasn't filmed, where he flicked the ball over the head of 3 defenders, one by one, then scored. Its on KZbin. 😊

[@CaminoAir]

@@paulstillwell3874 Thanks. I'll take a look at that Pele simulation.

[@paulstillwell3874]

​@@CaminoAir here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnWaYXh5rpp4aM0si=vu0VLnh3r-nMHgDd

[@peterneumann7145]

Never seen it in slo mo. Even more impressive

[@chrisbennett6260]

you can see pele celebrating then realising oh my god hes some how saved it

[@renatocamurca2713]

A masterpiece with a signature of two genius, Banks and Pelé.

[@paulstillwell3874]

@@renatocamurca2713 that's the most beautiful tribute to the save 🙏🏻

[@salfordnick5336]

Simply the greatest save ever

[@jimmyandtheresurrection7247]

Everywhere there is king pele there is greatness

[@stephenwest673]

The frame by frame shot is spectacular ⚽️

[@geoffm9944]

A brilliant save by Banks. He was a superb goalkeeper.

[@patrickcosgrove2623]

One of the best saves ever in football.

[@joeroyle1399]

I watched the match live as a university student in Liverpool. Unbelievable game.

[@hindlewalker9330]

A moment of all round football perfection The cross the header the save.

[@49tonio]

Wish Banks had played for Liverpool, who he loved. He once sent a wonderful, heartfelt message to Liverpool fans, and the kop, thanking them all from the bottom of his heart for the way they always treated him with such love and respect. The best goalie of all time along with Southall and Jennings.

[@richardhebden5603]

It was driving back from a game at Liverpool when Gordon had the car accident that caused him to lose the sight in one eye.

[@bokehintheussr5033]

The best part about it is that Pele starts to celebrate. For a split seconds he thinks it must've gone in. Then he realizes Banks saved it and can't believe it.

[@nicknewman7848]

The angle and compressed picture here make the goal look smaller than it really is.. there are some photos not shown here (from straight on) that illustrate the distance he had to cover after the ball left Pele's head. He starts at the near post on the cross, has to watch it over his head to end up behind him, moves central and then dives sideways and backwards to push a bouncing ball going like a rocket up and over. He's not even made it to the centre of the goal yet as it is met by Pele's head and he still manages to get there somehow. Impossible made possible.

[@paulstevenson200]

The greatest goalkeeper of all time.

[@grrr.9998]

😂

[@robertarthur3711]

What for ever all time

[@stxa2594]

Hard to tell. There were so many. But presumably the best English goalkeeper, yes.

[@dannybhoy1443]

Impossible to just watch once. Unreal. 999 out of 1000 times that will hit the back of the net. Even Pele was in disbelief.

[@mustaphahadjam7504]

Banks est au premier poteau au moment du centre de Jairzinho et détourne le ballon de Pelé au second poteau. phénoménal ! Banks is at the near post when Jairzinho crosses and diverts the ball from Pelé at the far post. phenomenal!

[@pauloslferes]

A defesa mais linda da história. Nós brasileiros temos uma enorme admiração por Banks.

[@andrewcottle5372]

Poetry in motion from start to finish . You cannot get better than that.

[@njd2342]

You could bank on Gordon's goalkeeping.

[@VidarLund-k5q]

The Banks of England.

[@petergroverd6626]

Two great Masters on the stage of Football.

[@stephenbrown4211]

Read his autobiography, Banksy. He explains that save in the foreword. He remembered everything and knew where the players were, especially Pele and possible outcomes. He could think ahead in a split second. That’s what made him a legend.

[@timallsopp8656]

One of the greatest sporting moments in history that will never ever be repeated! Makes you kind of proud to have been alive to see it

[@paulstillwell3874]

I wish there had been lots of different camera angles like we get today. I think it would have looked even more unbelievable. Someone posted in another comment that they live in Brazil and people still talk about this save!

[@davidmiller7771]

Pele was celebrating , he thought he had scored , Gordon Banks made a save that will be classed as one of the greatest saves of all time, stopping the greatest player of all time from scoring , football played at its very best , happened in 1970 and still talked about today , it says it all .

[@paulstillwell3874]

Definitely! If you read the description of the video I have added a wonderful quote from the great Pele

[@willbee6785]

Yes.

[@markhannam7144]

As a charity Auctioneer it was a privilege to meet him,a wonderful evening!

[@billwellington4339]

David Colemans commentary still gives it gravitas as the best save ever..

[@neilbeardsley4058]

The greatest goalkeeper ever

[@davidyoung2534]

Miraculous save, Pele was special but Gordon was too, should continue to be spoken of in the same sentence for evermore.

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

It was a tremendous save no doubt by the way the ball travelled afterwards made it look even better.