| 21.06.1978 | Buenos Aires | Estadio Monumental | 73 000 |
| Netherlands | 2:1(0:1) | Italy |
| Schrijvers Piet, Brandts Ernie, Krol Ruud(c), Poortvliet Jan, Neeskens Johannes "Johan", Haan Arie, Jansen Willem, Van De Kerkhof Willy, Rep Johnny, Van De Kerkhof Rene, Rensenbrink Rob | Zoff Dino(c), Cuccureddu Antonello, Cabrini Antonio, Benetti Romeo, Gentile Claudio, Scirea Gaetano, Causio Franco, Tardelli Marco, Rossi Paolo, Zaccarelli Renato, Bettega Roberto |
| Coach:Ernst Happel | Enzo Bearzot |
| Scorers:50' Brandts Ernie, 76' Haan Arie | 19' Brandts Ernie(own) |
| Substitutions:21' in Jongbloed Jan out Schrijvers Piet, 65' in Van Kraay Adrie out Rep Johnny |
46' in Sala Claudio out Causio Franco, 77' in Graziani Francesco out Benetti Romeo |
| Cautions:35' Rep Johnny, 50' Haan Arie | 40' Benetti Romeo, 65' Cabrini Antonio, 70' Tardelli Marco |
| Referee:Angel Franco Martinez (ESP) | Assistant referee:Cesar Orozco Guerrero (PER), Luis Pestarino (ARG) |
| FANPicturis (C) | |