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The Match

"When does a match start? When does it end?"

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Falklands War between the two countries.

Top Cast

  • Gary Lineker

    Gary Lineker

    Self

  • John Barnes

    John Barnes

    Self

  • Jorge Burruchaga

    Jorge Burruchaga

    Self

  • Jorge Valdano

    Jorge Valdano

    Self

  • Julio Olarticoechea

    Julio Olarticoechea

    Self

  • Oscar Ruggeri  

    Oscar Ruggeri  

    Self

  • Peter Shilton

    Peter Shilton

    Self

  • Ricardo Giusti

    Ricardo Giusti

    Self

  • Bobby Robson

    Bobby Robson

    Self (archive footage)

Overview

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Falklands War between the two countries.

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