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André Grobéty

1933 – 2013

Swiss footballer

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About André Grobéty

Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 80). André Grobéty was a Swiss association football player.

Career During his career, Grobéty played at the club level for Servette FC, Lausanne Sports, and FC Meyrin.

In the Swiss Cup final on 15 May 1967, in the former Wankdorf Stadium, Grobéty played for Lausanne, the opponents were Basel. Helmut Hauser scored the decisive goal via penalty. The game went down in football history due to the sit-down strike that followed this goal. After 88 minutes of play, with the score at 1–1, referee Karl Göppel awarded Basel a controversial penalty. (Grobéty had pushed Hauser gently in the back and he let himself drop theatrically.) Subsequent to the 2–1 lead for Basel the Lausanne players refused to resume the game and they sat down demonstratively on the pitch. The referee had to abandon the match. Basel were awarded the cup with a 3–0 forfait.

Grobéty also earned 41 caps and scored one goal for the Switzerland national team, and participated in the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was André Grobéty?

Swiss footballer (1933–2013)

When was André Grobéty born?

André Grobéty was born on 22 June 1933 in Ballaigues.

When did André Grobéty die?

André Grobéty died on 20 July 2013.

What was André Grobéty's occupation?

André Grobéty was an association football player.

What nationality was André Grobéty?

André Grobéty was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André Grobéty

· Wikidata: Q568937

· DBpedia: André Grobéty

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