1986 World Cup: Classic Game
Belgium v USSR
The most exciting game
of the Round of Sixteen is Belgium’s 4 – 3 triumph
over the USSR.
Inspired by Vincenzo Scifo, the Belgians twice come
from behind in normal time. Many claim these goals were
offside
You can see short
highlights here (commentary in Flemish). Listen to the
commentator laughing as Belgium
score!
In the first half of extra time Belgium finally take
the lead. They then score what looks like a winning
third goal. A minute later Igor Belanov keeps the tie
alive by completing his hat-trick. But Belgium hold on
to win through to the quarter finals.
Another extraordinary game in this round is Spain’s 5-1
victory over Denmark. Denmark enter the tournament with
a reputation for exciting football. They win their
group, defeating West Germany.
The first half is close. Denmark take the lead through
a penalty. Butragueno equalises just before the break.
But in the second half Spain dominate. The Real Madrid
pair of Michel and four-goal hero Emilio Butragueno
reveal the weakness in the Danish defence.
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