Author Topic: USA 94 (Read 8287 times)

El Campeador · « **Reply #40 on:** November 12, 2009, 04:38:19 pm »

First World Cup that I actually attended, and watched Maradona.

itsgunnabebarnes! · « **Reply #41 on:** November 12, 2009, 04:41:34 pm »

Baggio is the one i remember. still to this day one of the best ive seen(on tv). stunning player. if italy had won that world cup he would be classed as one of the greats im sure.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #42 on:** November 12, 2009, 06:51:26 pm »

what was the name of that saudi arabian player who virtually ran the length of the pitch to score?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #43 on:** November 12, 2009, 07:29:07 pm »

Followed Bulgaria from the start of the tournament asit was the days when Adidas seemed to only have one shirt template and their red kid was identical to our home shirt! That diving header from Letchcov to knock out Germany was brilliant!

Was a fairly dull tournament from memory but Romania v the Argies and Brazil v Holland were great.

Low points were Italy beating Spain - who was it who smashed a Spaniard in the face and broke his nose? Tassotti on Luis Enrique? And the final itself was pretty terrible after all the hype about how good it would be.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #44 on:** November 12, 2009, 07:29:33 pm »

Quote from: stmichael on November 12, 2009, 06:51:26 pm

what was the name of that saudi arabian player who virtually ran the length of the pitch to score?

And what a goal that was!

Istanbulievable · « **Reply #45 on:** November 12, 2009, 07:34:43 pm »

Quote from: stmichael on November 12, 2009, 06:51:26 pm

what was the name of that saudi arabian player who virtually ran the length of the pitch to score?

Something like Saeed Owairan?

sinnermichael · « **Reply #46 on:** November 12, 2009, 07:45:42 pm »

Quote from: Istanbulievable on November 12, 2009, 07:34:43 pm

Something like Saeed Owairan?

nice one mate. here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV9lO9KcEGQ&feature=related

funny thing about that goal is he miscontrols the ball almost whilst running through

buzzing · « **Reply #47 on:** November 12, 2009, 09:28:57 pm »

Dont even recall that Saudi goal. Had it been a "big name" player. It would have gone down as one of the all time great goals

Kiko Narváez · « **Reply #48 on:** November 12, 2009, 09:33:41 pm »

Quote from: L6 Red on November 12, 2009, 12:17:45 pm

My first World Cup this, remember watching Germany v Bolivia on the opening 'day' and getting my head around the new rule that any tackle from behind was a red card.

that was my first World Cup too.. the game ended 1-0 to Germany.

still remember Bebeto's celebration against Holland

Brentieke · « **Reply #49 on:** November 12, 2009, 10:55:48 pm »

Quote from: Grobbelaar on November 12, 2009, 02:21:52 pm

One of the worst and most annoying celebrations of all time that.

Brentieke · « **Reply #50 on:** November 12, 2009, 10:59:20 pm »

Romario was amazing as well. People remmeber Baggio, almost as much for the miss as the goals, but Romario was out of this world, scoring all sort of goals.

Was a hell of a header in the Sweden game that got them through.

Game of the tournament: tie between Argentina vs Romania and Brazil vs Holland
Player of the tournament: Baggio and Romario
Shock: Romania beating Argentina and Bulgaria beating Germany
Best goal: I like the Dumitrescu one against Argentina, was a hell of a team goal.

4pool · « **Reply #51 on:** November 12, 2009, 11:33:30 pm »

Nostalgia:

Went and found my tickets to the matches. They were $30 or $25 for first round games and $35 for the knockout round.

I saw:

Spain v Korea
Germany v Korea
Argentina v Bulgaria ( Maradonna was suspended by then)

And in the knock out round: Saudia Arabia v Sweden

Gave the tickets for Nigeria v Bulgaria to Mercedes and her hubby. So they could go to their first ever World Cup.

Cruiser · « **Reply #52 on:** November 13, 2009, 12:19:28 am »

Quote from: Brentie on November 12, 2009, 10:55:48 pm

One of the worst and most annoying celebrations of all time that.

Agree. So cringeworthy.

This is more like it...

sinnermichael · « **Reply #53 on:** November 13, 2009, 11:14:42 am »

also remember hagi scoring from a "cross" right out on the left touchline. what a player he was though. absolute genius.

Spoo · « **Reply #54 on:** November 13, 2009, 11:40:15 am »

Quote from: stmichael on November 13, 2009, 11:14:42 am

also remember hagi scoring from a "cross" right out on the left touchline. what a player he was though. absolute genius.

This one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av8mT-UpWNU

Thats what I remember most, the camera angle from right in the top corner. I reckon it was a shot though, he was good enough.

Also only remember 2 things from the final - Baggios horrible peno and the Italian keeper spilling a simple ball and it spinning back onto the post and into his arms, the look of relief on his face was priceless, think he might have kissed the post after

Brentieke · « **Reply #55 on:** November 13, 2009, 12:14:53 pm »

Quote from: Cruiser on November 13, 2009, 12:19:28 am

Agree. So cringeworthy.

This is more like it...

That's the difference between the two celebrations.

One is the most explosive show of passion and love and defiance seen in football. The other is choreographed and emotionesless.

JackBauer · « **Reply #56 on:** November 13, 2009, 02:09:50 pm »

Didn't Goikoetxea score from a cross for Spain against Germany as well?

Grobbelaar · « **Reply #57 on:** November 13, 2009, 06:57:54 pm »

Quote from: Brentie on November 13, 2009, 12:14:53 pm

That's the difference between the two celebrations.

One is the most explosive show of passion and love and defiance seen in football. The other is choreographed and emotionesless.

Ha ha, yeah. That's the whole thing. Kenneth can't show emotions but it takes one back to the lovely year of 94!

Operation Hennessey · « **Reply #58 on:** November 14, 2009, 01:48:06 am »

Loved this World Cup (my 2nd that i can remember). So many great players and/or characters Hagi, Stoichkov, Romario, Baggio, Lalas, Maradona.... Probably the World Cup that had the most of my favourite players in.

snyder · « **Reply #59 on:** November 14, 2009, 07:58:44 am »

The attendance throughout was immense (no doubt due to the massive stadia in the US).
I think USA 94 still holds the record for highest aggregate attendance and average match attendance in any World Cup. All this with a 24 team format which had 12 fewer games than the ones that followed.

My lasting memory was the Nigerian team and their game against Italy in the Second round.

Hazell · « **Reply #60 on:** November 14, 2009, 09:47:48 am »

Quote from: Brentie on November 12, 2009, 10:55:48 pm

One of the worst and most annoying celebrations of all time that.

This was my first proper World Cup, I used to celebrate like that (or like Brolin).

Remember loads from this tournament, Owairan's goal, Brazil 3 - Holland 2, Romario and Baggio being awesome, Pat Bonner messing up, Hagi and Stoichkov, Letchkov's header against Germany. Probably not the best tournament I've seen, but still, happy memories.

oojason · « **Reply #61 on:** February 18, 2021, 03:00:39 pm »

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Brazil's matches from the 1994 World Cup...

Wikipedia Page for Brazil at the 1994 World Cup - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_at_the_1994_FIFA_World_Cup

www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/archive - and then select 'Archive', then 'World Cup', then which World Cup you'd like to see video footage of... (highlights or full match replays etc)

Group Stage, Brazil's 1st match : Brazil 2 - 0 Russia : 5 minute highlights...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/24Z3B2UX0SU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/24Z3B2UX0SU</a>

Group Stage, Brazil's 2nd match : Brazil 3 - 0 Cameroon : 5 minute highlights...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/ytzHD8u0vdw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/ytzHD8u0vdw</a>

^ or www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytzHD8u0vdw : for 6 minute highlights.

Group Stage, Brazil's 3rd match : Brasil 1 - 1 Sweden : 8 minute highlights...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/V9jqhjFWN9I" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/V9jqhjFWN9I</a>

Knockout Stage: Last 16, Brazil's 4th match : Brasil 1 - 0 USA : 7 minute highlights...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/gB0QyYVTero" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/gB0QyYVTero</a>

Knockout Stage: Quarter-Final, Brazil's 5th match : Brasil 3 - 2 Netherlands : 8 minute highlights...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/uEEBknoHSPM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/uEEBknoHSPM</a>

'Netherlands vs Brazil | 1994 FIFA World Cup - Quarter-Final | Full Match Replay':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/mjV65U0zqNE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/mjV65U0zqNE</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/mjV65U0zqNE

Knockout Stage: Semi-Final, Brazil's 6th match : Brasil 1 - 0 Sweden : 10 minute highlights...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/gE7Bm1KNpcg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/gE7Bm1KNpcg</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4awmsX4Ra8

Knockout Stage: The World Cup Final, Brazil's 7th match : Brasil 0 - 0 Italy (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties) : 7 minute highlights...

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/IZAj3cRF99E" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/IZAj3cRF99E</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/pLPM_JSbGvI

'1994 World Cup Final : Brazil vs Italy - Full Match Replay':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/hmbmN_F23YQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/hmbmN_F23YQ</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/hmbmN_F23YQ

'All Brazil Games at the 1994 World Cup':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/eddbp01QCgI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/eddbp01QCgI</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/eddbp01QCgI

'All of Brazil's 1994 World Cup Goals | Romario, Bebeto & more!' (4 minutes):-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/t1ZkDwYFptU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/t1ZkDwYFptU</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/t1ZkDwYFptU

'Brazil World Cup 1994 All Goals!' (8 minutes):-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/MH9VDJ-cRRg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/MH9VDJ-cRRg</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/MH9VDJ-cRRg

'Remembering Bebeto's iconic celebration':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/yOjjaaLUzEM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/yOjjaaLUzEM</a>

'The baby from Bebeto's cradle rocking celebration has had a baby and I now feel like one of those ancient elders left out on the ice to die.'

^ https://twitter.com/NickMiller79/status/1335621056120418307

'Bebeto | One to Eleven | FIFA World Cup Film':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/-JqW73jRuS0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/-JqW73jRuS0</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/-JqW73jRuS0

'Reactions on 1994 World Cup Final (Brazil - Italy), shot in 40 countries!':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/TPXGTPd23Gc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/TPXGTPd23Gc</a>

Wikipedia Page for Brazil at the 1994 World Cup - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_at_the_1994_FIFA_World_Cup

'Brazil's Journey at the 1994 FIFA World Cup' - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/36c62b6e1f53413385e5c94ddced99d9

'Boring, boring Brazil? Why the 1994 winners were unloved back home' - www.fourfourtwo.com/features/boring-boring-brazil-why-selecaos-1994-winners-were-unloved-back-home

'The story behind Brazil’s 1994 World Cup win' (Tim Vickery) - https://sportindepth.com/index.php/2020/10/21/the-story-behind-brazils-1994-world-cup-win

'USA 94: The Brazilian glory' - www.cricketsoccer.com/2021/07/17/usa-94-the-brazilian-glory

'Taffarel: I'm very proud Brazil won the World Cup for Senna' - www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/taffarel-i-m-very-proud-brazil-won-the-world-cup-for-senna

'Rai: the former Brazilian captain in Sao Paulo and “sticking to the sport”' - www.fr24news.com/a/2020/07/interview-with-rai-the-former-brazilian-captain-in-sao-paulo-and-sticking-to-the-sport-football-news.html

Brazil squad info for the 1994 - www.transfermarkt.co.uk/brazil/kader/verein/3439/saison_id/1993/plus/1

1400+ images for Brazil at USA '94 - www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/brazil-1994-world-cup?phrase=brazil%201994%20world%20cup&sort=best

1994 World Cup Final preview - www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-17-ss-17014-story.html

WORLD CUP '94; A 4th World Cup for Brazil - www.nytimes.com/1994/07/18/sports/world-cup-94-a-4th-world-cup-for-brazil.html

Romario 1994: The year Shorty conquered the world - www.goal.com/en/news/romario-1994-the-year-shorty-conquered-the-world/1ib206924yb0q1nr5ko8gwdvqy

Bebeto & Romario brought synergy to the Selecao - https://thefootballfaithful.com/iconic-duos-bebeto-and-romario-the-polar-opposites-who-brought-stunning-synergy-to-the-selecao

HOW RAÍ STEPPED OUT OF BROTHER SÓCRATES’ SHADOW TO BECOME A BRAZILIAN GREAT - https://thesefootballtimes.co/2020/02/04/how-rai-stepped-out-of-brother-socrates-shadow-to-become-a-brazilian-great

RedSince86 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 18, 2021, 03:30:17 pm »

Such a dour World Cup.

I think it was the really hot weather that summer that made games so slow.

Not many iconic games, England not being there which was my 2nd world cup i watched.

Bulgarians were fantastic to watch, the game against Germany was the best of the Tournament.

Bright spot was me seeing a boss Brazilian team come out on top for the first time.

Romario's trademark toe poke finishes, what a player he was.

Tobelius · « **Reply #63 on:** February 18, 2021, 03:55:32 pm »

Wasn't the best of world cups ever but had it's moments.

Things that first come to my mind about it are Escobar,Milla,the wonderful Hagi,Romario's brilliance and their weird (then) goal celebrations with Bebeto.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #64 on:** February 18, 2021, 04:02:35 pm »

I think it went downhill after Diana Ross.

oojason · « **Reply #65 on:** February 18, 2021, 04:14:08 pm »

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Just wanted to say kudos and thanks to sinnermichael for creating many of these quality World Cup threads...

Spain 1982, Mexico 1986, Italy 1990, USA 1994, France 1998, Japan/South Korea 2002, and Germany 2006. Also South Africa 2010, and a Brazil 2014 thread too...

...are all well worth a good look through.

Some info & videos on the 1994 World Cup...

FIFA's 'Archive Page' for the 1994 World Cup: www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/usa1994

Wikipedia Page for the 1994 World Cup: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_FIFA_World_Cup

FIFA official's youtube channel 'Playlist for the 1994 World Cup': www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGIzmTE4d0iqrjiUl4tdoMpxf-UbqQ05

FIFA+ official full match video replays for the 1994 World Cup: www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/archive?filters=3oN3YY1ihoEBFyDMZr5k9V

FIFA have also made every World Cup match played between 1970-2018 available to watch for free, here - www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/archive?filters=3oN3YY1ihoEBFyDMZr5k9V

RAWK's 'Greatest World Cup Moment?' thread - www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=250295.0

RAWK's 'Your favourite World Cup goal' thread - www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=314103.msg12828067#msg12828067

sinnermichael's 'RAWK World Cup' threads - Spain 1982, Mexico 1986, Italy 1990, USA 1994, France 1998, and Japan/South Korea 2002.

'World Cup 1994 in USA. All Goals HD.':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/HrkeE2TX7rA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/HrkeE2TX7rA</a>

'All the goals of the FIFA World Cup USA'94':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/jJsxW-E6a8M" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/jJsxW-E6a8M</a>

'1994 World Cup - Top 10 Goals':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/XrTbwzWQ_9Y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/XrTbwzWQ_9Y</a>

'1994 USA - FIFA World Cup Official Film':-

https://www.facebook.com/Football-Nostalgia-103039391382854/videos/1994-usa-fifa-world-cup-official-film/309922700082150

'USA 1994 | A History Of The World Cup':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/qbeQFjpMWjI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/qbeQFjpMWjI</a>

'Gloryland - 1994 World Cup Song':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/9lyNR0UMVic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/9lyNR0UMVic</a>

'Diana Ross and The Opening Ceremony of USA '94':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/ld0BfTAlAEo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/ld0BfTAlAEo</a>

'BBC World Cup 94 opening titles':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/zjggbZIOgcQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/zjggbZIOgcQ</a>

'USA '94 World Cup - BBC Review':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/I5KKu1_TIRM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/I5KKu1_TIRM</a>

'Match of The World Cup 1994 (BBC 2002)':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/XghTaK8Ff5o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/XghTaK8Ff5o</a>

'World Cup 1994 ITV title sequence':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/mS8ZIavd23E" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/mS8ZIavd23E</a>

'ITV SPORT WORLD CUP 94 USA CLOSING TITLES / CREDITS':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/_xwEm5xFteM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/_xwEm5xFteM</a>

'Argentina 2-1 Nigeria | 1994 World Cup':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/FP3Fb0EN8J0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/FP3Fb0EN8J0</a>

'Diego Maradona World Cup USA 1994':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/oYiAZH-PQKQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/oYiAZH-PQKQ</a>

'Maradona: A Special Report (BBC, 1994)':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/K1Kw5U05mlw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/K1Kw5U05mlw</a>

'Italy 0 - 1 Ireland':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/Dq_Av65L4R0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/Dq_Av65L4R0</a>

& https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr46TOWI_Mk

'Belgium 2-3 Germany':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/Vel4ten8470" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/Vel4ten8470</a>

John Aldridge on the touchline vs Mexico:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/X_0ZEh6LPnA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/X_0ZEh6LPnA</a>

Holland 2-0 Republic of Ireland:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/2LHhmJ-t7Js" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/2LHhmJ-t7Js</a>

'Paul McGrath 'Goal that never was' vs Holland 1994 World Cup':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/0YRb-93xmW8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/0YRb-93xmW8</a>

'Mexico vs Bulgaria - Round of 16':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/U1lTObLL1BA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/U1lTObLL1BA</a>

'Sweden vs Romania - Quarter-Finals':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/fuypHAIf86E" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/fuypHAIf86E</a>

'Italy v Spain - Quarter-Finals':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/-fzpFnzWCng" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/-fzpFnzWCng</a>

'Bulgaria vs Germany - World Cup USA 94':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/cBuoNKPDk2I" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/cBuoNKPDk2I</a>

'Bulgaria's Golden Generation | USA 1994':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/lzifvYvJu5M" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/lzifvYvJu5M</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/lzifvYvJu5M

'1994 World Cup Hero Hristo Stoichkov':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/EeD4eycGkOs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/EeD4eycGkOs</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/EeD4eycGkOs

'Hagi: 'Romania could have beaten anyone'':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/_FwfAWTUlDo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/_FwfAWTUlDo</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/_FwfAWTUlDo

'Gheorghe Hagi | The Maradona of the Carpathians':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/SEmPQB1wRb8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/SEmPQB1wRb8</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/SEmPQB1wRb8

'Romania 3-2 Argentina | USA 1994 - highlights':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/6UYE4d2f6LA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/6UYE4d2f6LA</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/6UYE4d2f6LA

'Remembering Nigeria's golden age':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/YYJkKN3pi6E" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/YYJkKN3pi6E</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/YYJkKN3pi6E

'Anatomy of a Goal - DANIEL AMOKACHI':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/4aKa_Qt--xY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/4aKa_Qt--xY</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/4aKa_Qt--xY

'Anatomy of a Goal - SAID AL OWAIRAN' (for Saudi Arabia vs Belgium):-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/oQoD40d9APU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/oQoD40d9APU</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/oQoD40d9APU

USA 2 - 1 Colombia:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/Iuz3KXHto_k" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/Iuz3KXHto_k</a>

'Andrés Escobar | 'Life Doesn't End Here' | 1994 World Cup':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/2S-_sM9OlP4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/2S-_sM9OlP4</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/2S-_sM9OlP4

^ RAWK's '"The Two Escobars" - documentary about Pablo and Andres' thread - www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=256843.0

Bulgaria vs Italy - World Cup '94 Semi-Final:-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/1FR1aRqHWb4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/1FR1aRqHWb4</a>

'Italy - Road to the World Cup Final - 1994':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/8FpUaWv32Xw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/8FpUaWv32Xw</a>

'Best of Roberto Baggio | USA 1994':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/pIjJ9K-jorg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/pIjJ9K-jorg</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/pIjJ9K-jorg

The 1994 World Cup Final...

'1994 WORLD CUP FINAL: Brazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 PSO)':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/pLPM_JSbGvI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/pLPM_JSbGvI</a>

^ or click here to watch - www.youtube.com/v/pLPM_JSbGvI

'World Cup 1994 Final. Brazil vs Italy' (8 minute highlights):-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/IZAj3cRF99E" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/IZAj3cRF99E</a>

'Panini World Cup USA 1994 Sticker Album Complete':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/vFifaKghJp0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/vFifaKghJp0</a>

4pool · « **Reply #66 on:** February 18, 2021, 04:33:50 pm »

I went...

That is all...

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #67 on:** February 19, 2021, 03:53:55 pm »

Quote from: itsgunnabebarnes! on November 12, 2009, 04:41:34 pm

Baggio is the one i remember. still to this day one of the best ive seen(on tv). stunning player. if italy had won that world cup he would be classed as one of the greats im sure.

Treason! The Divine Ponytail already is one of the greats. Italy's best attacker of all time in my eyes. Forget Riva, Del Piero, Bobo Vieri, Inzaghi, Tardelli, Rossi - none were the artist that Baggio was.

In all seriousness, Baggio will never be replicated. Footballers are better athletes now but the newer generation do seem to lack artistry. Baggio, Totti, Messi etc are a dying breed.

the_toffee · « **Reply #68 on:** February 26, 2021, 05:59:41 pm »

I remember it with mixed emotions. Fondly because it was the first World Cup ever for Norway, and even more fondly because we finished on top of our qualification group ahead of big shots like the Netherlands, England and Poland. We also played several memorable matches which included trashing Poland away (0-3), beating England at home (2-0), beating Turkey at home (3-1), beating the Netherlands at home (2-1) and decimated San Marino at home (10-0). Not something we were used to, to put it mildly.

So, we were flying high and I thought we had a fair shot of at least finishing 2nd in our group (after Italy). We started well by beating Mexico 1-0 then lost, as expected, against Italy (1-0). And then came the absolutely dross match against Ireland (0-0), which was a massive massive disappointment. All the teams in our group ended up on 4 points, but we scored the least amount of goals and finished last.

I rooted for Sweden after that (1/16 Swedish so I have an excuse!) and they had one hell of a run, providing the WC with some much needed entertainment. Absolutely trashed Bulgaria in the match for third-place.

Statto Red · « **Reply #69 on:** February 26, 2021, 06:22:13 pm »

I have vague recollections of this world cup, i remember Houghton's goal against Italy.

Columbia being predicted to win this WC by Pele, then getting knocked out in the group stages.

Ireland vs Mexico in the midday heat & humidity in summer in Florida, Aldo & Jack Charlton having a row with one of the officials on the touchline, when Ireland were trying to bring Aldo on as a sub.

Mexico vs Bulgaria second round match, one of the players breaking the net support at a corner, then 2 of the most ridiculous red cards that you'll ever see.

Roberto Baggio single handily getting Italy to the final, then missing the penalty in the shootout

The final itself being one of the dullest finals ever, then again having a midday kickoff in LA in middle of summer didn't help matters

Oh yep, Maradona against Greece, you know he was high in drugs after that goal, also the Greek HC throwing the teacups.

oojason · « **Reply #70 on:** March 4, 2021, 01:20:16 am »

Not sure about this, though I do hope it is decent...

'Baggio: The Divine Ponytail I Official Teaser I Netflix':-

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/CLMEgP6Grak" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/CLMEgP6Grak</a>

The North Bank · « **Reply #71 on:** March 4, 2021, 01:46:49 am »

Romarios world cup that,
Bulgaria knocking Germany out, flying header by letchkov , stoichkov free kick.
Hagi chipping the Colombian keeper from the sidelines
Andres Escobar getting murdered after Colombia lost to usa.

Brazil bringing on a player for his world cup debut in extra time in the final and he was dribbling past the Italians for fun. Never heard of him before or since and cant remember his name......edit... Viola !!

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #72 on:** March 4, 2021, 04:40:29 am »

One of the worst WC's I've ever watched. Suppose if you're Irish you wouldn't have thought it was that bad though.

Statto Red · « **Reply #73 on:** March 4, 2021, 07:50:47 am »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on March 4, 2021, 04:40:29 am

One of the worst WC's I've ever watched. Suppose if you're Irish you wouldn't have thought it was that bad though.

Some of the local kickoff times didn't help, the final being midday kickoff in LA in high summer, didn't help that out of the British Isles nations, only ROI qualified for 94 WC.

Just to add the first world cup match played indoors, at Pontiac Silverdome, half the stadiums used for this world cup have since been demolished or in the case of Soldier Field renovated, the other half are college stadiums which are still standing.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #74 on:** March 4, 2021, 09:34:53 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on November 12, 2009, 07:29:07 pm

Followed Bulgaria from the start of the tournament asit was the days when Adidas seemed to only have one shirt template and their red kid was identical to our home shirt! That diving header from Letchcov to knock out Germany was brilliant!

Was a fairly dull tournament from memory but Romania v the Argies and Brazil v Holland were great.

Low points were Italy beating Spain - who was it who smashed a Spaniard in the face and broke his nose? Tassotti on Luis Enrique? And the final itself was pretty terrible after all the hype about how good it would be.

Was about to post about Bulgaria and turns out I’d said it years ago.

I was doing GCSEs that summer so don’t remeber many group games apart from the Ireland ones.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:48:19 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on March 4, 2021, 09:34:53 am

Was about to post about Bulgaria and turns out I’d said it years ago.

I was doing GCSEs that summer so don’t remeber many group games apart from the Ireland ones.

Yeah that header was brilliant. For someone of my age whose first tournament was World Cup 90 which the Germans had won, and then euro 92 where they’d got to the final- them losing to Bulgaria was a massive shock. They then went onto win euro 96 so a pretty incredible achievement from Stoichkov and his boys.
Italy in that World Cup reminded me of Argentina in 90. A really mediocre squad with an exceptional player in Baggio. I had Nigeria in the school sweepstake and couldn’t believe it when he equalised in stoppage time in the last 16.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #76 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:52:40 pm »

It was crap.

It was far too hot to play proper football.

paulrazor · « **Reply #77 on:** March 5, 2021, 02:51:36 pm »

Quote from: stoa on November 12, 2009, 02:28:47 pm

Talking about Sweden. Wasn't Thomas Brolin quite a central figure for them in that WC? I've seen him in one of those poker-shows a couple of years ago and was shocked at how fat he had gotten...

he was brilliant then, i wouldnt be shocked to see him fat now, he was pudding when he was leeds and palace

The Irish win over Italy was bloody great. Italy kinda used to start tournaments slow, if this was later in the tournament they would have beat Ireland.

Mind you Ireland had everything against them in that Mexican match. If Ireland won that group they would have stayed in New york, might have made the semi final although their style of play in those conditions meant they were their own worst enemy

I remember that goal post incident in the Bulgaria mexico game, it was absolutely hilarious.

As others mentioned that Saudi Arabia goal by Saeed Owairan against Belgium was great, i love that goal.

The Referees were very card happy in that tournament. Ray Houghton got booked for drinking water, Dennis irwin booked for time wasting when he took 9 seconds to take a throw, Tommy Coyne booked for refusing to use a stretcher

also Brazil switching captain during the tournament was a bit mad. Rai lost captaincy to Dunga

Rai was actually the brother of Socrates

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #78 on:** March 5, 2021, 03:34:26 pm »

On the subject of ridiculous bookings, didnt Zola get sent off for quite literally nothing? I remember him going down on his knees, head in hands with shock. It might be another tournament im misremembering but that was his World Cup over.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #79 on:** March 5, 2021, 04:21:20 pm »

Quote from: Nitramdorf on March 5, 2021, 03:34:26 pm

On the subject of ridiculous bookings, didnt Zola get sent off for quite literally nothing? I remember him going down on his knees, head in hands with shock. It might be another tournament im misremembering but that was his World Cup over.

He was sent off against Nigeria wasn’t he? Italy equalised with ten men in the last minute.