1986 World Cup Final
Argentina beat Belgium
in the semi-final, with Maradona scoring another
wonder goal.
In the other semi-final West Germany beat a tired
France – a repeat of the result at the same stage in
1982.
Argentina and West Germany
In the Final,
Argentina seemed to be heading for an easy
victory. Valdano added a second to Brown’s first
half goal in the 55th minute but in the 74th
minute Karl-Heinz Rummenigge pulled a goal back.
Six minutes later Voller equalised and the game seemed
to be heading for extra time. Then in the 83rd
Burruchaga scored the winning goal. -
For Argentina it was a sweet victory. They had won the
tournament away from home and Maradona was voted
‘Player of the Tournament. The only cloud over their
victory was that‘hand of God’ goal but that did not
concern millions celebrating on the streets of every
town, village and city in the country.
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