After the euphoria of my first World Cup in1982 and the realization that from that point on I may be living my life in 4 year cycles, there are lots of gaps in my memories when it comes to Mexico 1986.
The simple explanation, and the only one I have, is that I was four years older and end of year school exams were that much more important. Whereas in 1982 I had to fight for the right to stay up late, in 1986 I had to prove that I was all ready for my exam the next day. I was probably not very good at convincing my parents of something that I knew not to be true. There was also the time difference issue.
Like with many moments in life there are odd, random events we remember, or people. In 1986 Josimar stuck with me. Brazil weren't quite as enthralling as the 1982 version but they were still fascinating to watch. And they had Josimar who scored two outstanding goals. He also sounded like the name of a Maltese house owned by Joseph and Mary (Maltese readers will get it).
Josimar's first match for Brazil was against Northern Ireland in Brazil's last group match when the regular right back was injured. He scored a memorable goal and in the next match, in the last 16 against Poland, he scored another beauty. Those were his only two goals in his career for Brazil.
It's hard to pick which one to share. But, as a marketing line would go, if you like what you see here why don't you check out another great Josimar goal. I picked the Northern Ireland goal because I remember how wow-ed I was by watching the speed and flight of his shot. I don't think I watched the Poland match live.
Josimar: he doesn't score tap-ins.
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