England and Germany came together in London for the final of the 1966 World Cup, creating one of the most memorable games in the tournament's history and one of the most enduring rivalries in the sport.

The game that all England fans continue to hold up as the beacon for future success and main reason for celebration over the old rivals West Germany is one that, to this day, remains a contentious issue for the Germans. Did Geoff Hurst's second goal, scored in the 101st minute of the game to give England a 3-2 lead, really cross the line? Did the Russian linesman really award the goal as revenge for Stalingrad? Such things are immaterial now but add to the mythic status of the 1966 World Cup Final.

What should be remembered is a classic game which had everything. The two nations peppered each others goals with chances from the whistle in front of a 93,000-strong crowd at Wembley, the majority of which were silenced in the 12th minute when Helmut Haller pounced to drill a cross-shot beyond Gordon Banks to give the Germans the lead. Just six minutes late and Geoff Hurst headed England level.

The frenetic pace continued but it was only until 15 minutes from the end of the game that another goal was scored, Martin Peters seizing the loose ball and lashing it home from close range. England looked to kill Germany off but were caught themselves. In the dying seconds of the match, Wolfgang Weber slammed the ball into the roof of the net and the FIFA World Cup final went into extra time, for the first time in history.

"They think it's all over…it is now"

Gutted from the blow of having the cup snatched away, England were dejected and the Germans exhausted from their efforts to save the game. But when Hurst was awarded his controversial second goal after the ball had rattled off the cross bar, down over the line and out into play again, Germany were deflated.

With extra-time almost over, Hurst burst away from the tiring German defense, and as spectators ran onto the pitch thinking the game to be over, the England striker crashed a shot high into the net to seal a 4-2 win.

__________________

cool man !

thanks for the share again !

will be it our last every world cup victory ?

__________________

READ THE FORUM RULES BEFORE POSTING [Only Registered users can see links . Click Here To Register...]

SAY HI IN THE [Only Registered users can see links . Click Here To Register...]INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND TELL US AS MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF AS POSSIBLE !!

FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ACCESS MASTER SECTION CLICK [Only Registered users can see links . Click Here To Register...]

USE [Only Registered users can see links . Click Here To Register...] FOR UPLOADING FILES

USE [Only Registered users can see links . Click Here To Register...]FOR UPLOADING IMAGES

BUT MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN IN THE BEST FORUM ON THE NET !!

Along with The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Sex Pistols and a few other things I wish I'd been around to see that Cup Final in real life glorious colour and true sound. The beautiful sight as Red beats White to win and hold aloft a Golden trophy. Probably something I may never see in real life. Some thing I've only ever seen in various shades of grey and still pictures.

But when I see the passion I see at international tournaments,
Three Lions Shirts,
In-Gerrr-Lannd shouted from Flag enblazend cars,
Men who put there beer on the table in front of the big screen with their arm cocked ready to punch the air
Hoarse drunken voices singing after another win has taken them one step closer to the final.
Patriotic Passion that's as English as Bisto on a Sunday Roast

I hope to be there one day when it happens. That 3 Lions Passion is a wonderful thing. waiting to be unleashed in all it's glory. It's not an impossible feat. OK we ain't the best team in the world but it's not impossible. Ohhhh Come on Greece were European Champions

__________________
-
-