West Germany vs France 3-3 (5-4)ap in 1982
This rollercoaster battle had everything. High drama, controversial
referreing, quality goals and a nerve wrecking penalty shoot-out to top it
off. France led 3-1 in extra-time and went close to scoring a fourth, but the
Germans once again showed remarkable strength and levelled the scores, before
winning on penalties. [Matchfacts]
2. Italy vs West Germany 4-3 aet in 1970
This semifinal turned out to be a classic. An injurytime equallizer secured
extra-time for the Germans, and five more goals were scored in the extra half
hour that saw Italy go through to the final. [Matchfacts]
3. Italy vs Brazil 3-2 in 1982
Paolo Rossi woke up and scored a great hat-trick against the "unbeatable"
Brazilian class of 82', in a match the South Americans only needed a draw to
reach the semifinal. [Matchfacts]
4. France vs Brazil 1-1 (4-3)ap in 1986
Platini, Zico, Giresse, Socrates, Tigana and Junior all well into their 30s
in this quarterfinal, but what a match they produced in what was their last
chance of World Cup glory. [Matchfacts]
5. Argentina vs England 2-2 (4-3)ap in 1998
The best match of the last World Cup. Lots of drama including Beckham's red
card and two great goals by Owen and Zanetti. [Matchfacts]
6. England vs West Germany 4-2 aet in 1966
The famous Wembley final which went into extra time because of yet another
late German equallizer. Geoff Hurst with a hat-trick including the
controversial "Was it over the line?". [Matchfacts]
7. Belgium vs Soviet Union 4-3 aet in 1986
Superb entertainment in this seven-goal-thriller that swung back and forth
with Belgium lucky to score two "offside" goals. [Matchfacts]
8. Brazil vs Italy 4-1 in 1970
Pelé crowned himself king of soccer with his third World Cup title.
Attacking soccer displayed at its finest, especially in the second half, in
Brazil's most impressive victory. [Matchfacts]
9. England vs Cameroon 3-2 aet in 1990
The charming lions of Cameroon with 38 year old "Supersub" Roger Milla as
their most important player, went very close of a semifinal place. Two
penalties by Lineker eventually stopped the Africans, who were most neutrals
favourite team. [Matchfacts]
10. Romania vs Argentina 3-2 in 1994
Dumitrescu and Hagi took advantage of an Argentina team still suffering from
the loss of Maradona. Definitely the most entertaining game of the 1994 World
Cup. [Matchfacts]
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