BBC Countdown to Rio

[david3103]

A sequence of clips from World Cups past, ranging from Bryan Robson's 27sec goal to the Battle of Santiago (linked) all the rest are findable from this one.

Viewed from a distance of 50+ years it's amusing. An open hand to the face can get you sent off these days, back then you could launch a proper left hook and still be on the pitch.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26225797




This is a better link to all the 100 as they get posted

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26455673

[Ironside]

Odds on the hand of god and England win in 66 being in top 5?

[david3103]

A balletic one for you Iron


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26225804

[TheDazzler]

A balletic one for you Iron


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26225804

"Scotland went on to beat the Dutch 3-2, but were eliminated on goal difference by Peru."

This is incorrect. They were eliminated on goal difference by the Netherlands, Peru won the group.
The Netherlands wanted to avoid qualifying for the group containing Brazil, Argentina and Poland and instead wanted to get into the group with West Germany, Italy and Austria.
If they won the group, they would be in with the South Americans. They had to avoid beating Scotland by more than 2 goals so as not to win the group but also had to ensure they weren't beaten by more than 2 goals or the Scots would put them out.