World Cup 1990
In the opening game of Italia 90 Cameroon beat the
defending champions, Argentina. The Africans had two
players sent off but still won through a headed goal by
Omar Biyick. 
In their following game they surprised Romania with two
goals from substitute Roger Milla. Milla was officially 38.
Many suspected that he was at least two years older.
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.