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1986 FIFA World Cup (Pt IV)
Argentina v Paraguay
An energetic Paraguay side clearly outmatched Final Score: Argentina 2-0 Paraguay
Spain v Belgium
Jan Ceulemans put Belgium ahead in the 35th; but substitute Señor equalized in the 86th. A scoreless extra time sent the match to penalties Final Score: Belgium 1 (5) - 1 (4) Spain (p)
Brazil v France
Careca silenced the Montréal crowd after 18 minutes with a stunning goal. French goalkeeper Joël Bats fouled Zico in the box just before the end of half, drawing a penalty which looked to put the game away. Bats stopped Zico's penalty; and midway through the second frame Platini headed home a Rocheateau cross.
Socrates missed Brazil's first penalty; the next 3 were converted before Platini put his over the bar. With Brazil on even terms, Julio Cesar struck the post. Luis Fernandez sealed the deal for France. Final Score: France 1 (4) - 1 (3) Brazil
Canada v England
A grueling and defensive match played in the muggy heat of Toronto. A brief moment of confusion on the backline gave the window of opportunity that was needed for a team to claim the difference; a short Wilson corner found can't Schip unmarked on the edge of the box, as the defenders belatedly rushed to close out he managed to quickly shovel it along to Clyde Best, who slotted one into the far corner in the 75th. An electrified crowd boosted the hosts' defense for the duration. A stunning victory was achieved, newspapers running the headlines "Canada Declares Independence: 1-0" Final Score: Canada 1 - 0 England
Semifinals:
Belgium v Argentina (Montréal)
Canada v France (Toronto)