A terrible
final
Argentina lost the first game of the World Cup. Now they
are in the final. They have got their through a combination
of defence, penalties and the genius of Diego Maradona.
Will this be enough to win them the trophy?
Germany, do not play pretty football but they do have good
players. Their football is efficient and effective. And
they are even better than Argentina at taking penalties.
Italia 90 started with dreams of a classic competion. But
with the home team out the atmosphere is now a little flat.
And the final between Germany and Argentina is truly
terrible. A billion people watch one of the worst games in
the history of the World Cup.
Argentina defend a foul. Germany struggle to break down
their defence. There are an endless series of small and big
fouls. Players from both teams dive all over the pitch.
The referee sends off Argentina's Pedro Monzon. This is the
first time a player is sent off in a World Cup Final. His
team-mate Dezotti becomes the second player soon after.
Still Argentina fight on. Is the whole tournament going to
be decided on penalties?
Yes - but not after extra time. Germany get a very
controversial penalty in the 85th minute. They score and
win.
Germany deserve to win a very poor competition. The most
memorable image of the final is of the Argentina players
surrounding the referee.
