Semi Finals
In the semi-finals the home
nation Italy faced holders Argentina in Naples. Maradona
received a hero's reception by local Napoli fans but the
match was another great disappointment. It ended 1-1 after
extra time. Argentina again won on penalties.
The other semi-final was between old rivals England and
West Germany. Though it also ended 1-1, but it did not
disappoint. Both teams attacked for 120 minutes in the best
match of the competition..
Germany scored first but again Gary Lineker rescued England
with an 80th minute equaliser. Both teams played attacking
football and had chances to win in extra time.
Gascoigne's
Tears
The best young player of the tournament
Paul Gascoigne created more drama when he was booked
for a late challenge. The booking meant that he would
miss the final and the world’s television cameras
captured his tears.
In the end the booking did not matter. West Germany won on
penalties and went into their third successive final.