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.
