Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Sports : Hand Of God

What is it?
It is one of the most controversial goals in football history.
When did it happen?
1986 World cup quarter final(Argentina vs England)
Intriguing Facts :
  • Six minutes into the second-half, Maradona passed the ball to Jorge Valdano and continued his run from the left into the England penalty area.
  • The pass was intercepted by Steve Hodge but in trying to clear the ball he skewed it into the penalty area where Maradona had continued his run and England goalkeeper Peter Shilton had come out to meet it.
  • Shilton was favorite to punch the ball clear, however, Maradona reached it first and with the outside of his left fist, knocked it beyond Shilton and into the net. 
  • Referee Ali Bin Nasser and his linesman did not see the infringement and the goal stood.  
  • Argentina won the match 2-1.

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