Semi-Finals

In the first semi final Italy beat Poland 2-0. The other semi-final was a classic game between France and West Germany. See below - commentary in Italian



West Germany scored first but the French star Platini equalised with a penalty. In extra-time France took a two-goal lead. They looked certain to win.

Battiston hurt

Then came a terrible foul by the German goalkeeper Schumacher on the French forward Battiston. Battiston was seriously injured, but Schumacher was not sent off.

The Germans then brought on their captain Rummenigge as substitute. Rummenigge was only half-fit, but the other players immediately played better. Rumenigge then scored and Fischer got the equaliser.

In the penalty-shoot out Schumacher saved a penalty. The French were very angry but West Germany were in the final.