World Cup 1990
In the opening game of Italia 90
Cameroon play the
defending champions, Argentina. Argentina expect an
easy win - but receive one of the biggest shocks in
World Cup history.
The Africans have two players sent
off but still win through a headed goal by Omar Biyick.
In their following game they surprise Romania with two
goals from substitute Roger Milla. Milla is officially
38. Many suspect that he is at least two years older.
But he certainly can still play!
Round of
Sixteen
All the seeded teams qualified for
the Round of Sixteen. Brazil again appeared to be one
of the strongest sides. They dominated the game against
their old rivals Argentina but lost. A single brilliant
pass by Maradona allowed Caniggia to score the winning
goal in a rare Argentine attack.
Another surprise in the Round of Sixteen was Cameroon’s
2-1 victory over Colombia. Once again Roger Milla was
the hero. West Germany beat Holland in a very
bad-tempered match. Both Rudi Voller and Frank Rikjaard
were sent off early in the first half.
England made very hard work of beating Belgium. The
score was 0-0 until the final minute of extra time when
David Platt scored a dramatic
winner.
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