MARADONA - 1986 WORLD CUP
(THERE ARE TWO VIDEO CLIPS OF THIS MARVELOUS GOAL, CLICK VIDEO 2
FOR THE EXTENDED VERSION)
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SCORER: Diego Maradona MATCH: Argentina vs. England TIME: June 22, 1986 PLACE: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City DESCRIPTION: Maradona received a pass on the right inside
his own half. He veered away from Reid, swerved past Stevens (start
of video 1), beat Butcher with a body feint, got past Fenwick at the top
of the penalty area. (start of video 2) England goalkeeper Shilton
came out and Butcher also tackled back. But, in a split second, Maradona beat both
of them, feinting to shoot with his left foot, switched feet and shot past Shilton with
his right. He had run a total of 60 yards and beaten 5 English players (Butcher
twice). |
This goal needs no introduction. The greatest and most famous in the World Cup.
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