# The header in the 1970 final

> Pelé's header that opened the scoring in the 1970 final, Brazil's 100th World Cup goal.

Source page: https://pele.wiki/footballer/goals/1970-final-header
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_FIFA_World_Cup_final

- Date: 21 June 1970
- Minute: 18
- How: Header
- Scored: Yes

In the 18th minute Rivellino crossed from the left. Pelé jumped and headed it in. He then leapt into Jairzinho's arms, a photograph that became one of the best-known images of the tournament.

The goal was Brazil's 100th at World Cups. Italy equalised before half-time, but Brazil scored three more in the second half.

## Related

- The match it came in: [Brazil 4–1 Italy](https://pele.wiki/footballer/matches/1970-world-cup-final)
- The chapters it appears in: [Mexico 1970](https://pele.wiki/footballer/chapters/mexico-1970)