Semi Finals
In the semi-finals the home
nation Italy faced holders Argentina in Naples.
Maradona received a hero's reception by local Napoli
fans but the match was another great disappointment. It
ended 1-1 after extra time. Argentina again won on
penalties.
The other semi-final was between old rivals England and
West Germany. Though it also ended 1-1, but it did not
disappoint. Both teams attacked for 120 minutes in the
best match of the competition..
Germany scored first but
again Gary Lineker rescued England with an 80th minute
equaliser. Both teams played attacking football and had
chances to win in extra time.
Gascoigne's Tears
The best young player of
the tournament Paul Gascoigne created more drama when
he was booked for a late challenge. The booking meant
that he would miss the final and the world’s television
cameras captured his tears.
In the end the booking did not matter. West Germany won
on penalties and went into their third successive
final.