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1986 FIFA World Cup (Pt III - Round of 16)
Argentina v Scotland
Most famous for the hilarious "Ass of God" incident in which a falling Diego Maradona accidentally opened the scoring with his posterior. Another Maradona goal, an electrifying end-to-end rush through an outclassed Scottish defense, put the game away by half. Final Score: Argentina 3-0 Scotland

Morocco v Paraguay

The Cinderella run for the North Africans ends with a late penalty
Final Score: Paraguay 1-0 Morocco

Denmark v Spain

Denmark entered as favourites after a surprising group round, only to be thoroughly dismantled.
Final Score: Spain 5-1 Denmark

Soviet Union v Belgium

The fans at the Olympic in Montréal got their money's worth in one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament. A back and forth battle eventually decided in extra time
Final Score: Belgium 4-3 Soviet Union (aet)

Brazil v Poland

Busloads came to Winnipeg from around the Prairies to support Poland; the raucous and highly partisan crowd did little to effect the Brazilian's performance Final Score: Brazil 4-0 Poland

Italy v France

The defending champions looked listless against Platini's side; having failed to win their group, the Italians were required to travel from Toronto to Québec City for the match, and the partisan crowd were thrilled with the result. Final Score: France 2-0 Italy

England v Germany

Another classic, played in Vancouver in which, after the Germans took an early lead, a corner just before half lead to a Lineker equalizer. A tight and physical contest for the remainder, it was decided on penalties. Final Score: England 1 (4) - 1 (3) Germany

Canada v Hungary

Played in Toronto to a sell-out crowd, the tough and disciplined positioning and quick counterattacks of the Magyars troubled the hosts all match. Often looking outclassed, they tenaciously held in through some tense moments. Midway through the second half, an innocent looking movement turned deadly when Allan "Skilly" Cole deftly back-heeled the ball into the path of the the sprinting Barnes, who laced one from just beyond the box into the top corner. A further penalty sealed the deal and Canada advanced in their first knockout round appearance.
Final Score: Canada 2-0 Hungary

Round of 8 (June 21-22, 1986)

Argentina v Paraguay (Hamilton)
Spain v Belgium (Ottawa)

Brazil v France (Montréal)
England v Canada (Toronto)

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