Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Algeria '82

Day -86 WorldCup2018

It may be a short one today. To carry on with my 1982 theme this is one of the greatest World Cup upsets which was then followed by one of the greatest World Cup travesties. But the moment itself, when Algeria beat the mighty West Germany, was wonderful not just for the win but for the way the unknown Africans did it: it was exciting, creative football. Just like Algeria in 2014. And in 2014 they did make it to the second round unlike in 1982 when the Germans and Austrians colluded to make sure they both progressed at the expense of the Algerians.


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