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1986 FIFA World Cup, Argentina v England Soccer Goal
Hand-of-god-diego-maradon-world-cup-1986
The infamous "Hand of God" goal

Origin

1986 FIFA World Cup, Argentina v England match

Type

Soccer Goal

Effects

Makes the user’s opponent controversially gain the upper hand and noticeably beat them

Downsides

Causes intense discord and rivalry between the two parties

Activation

Kicking a soccer ball into it

Collected by

Warehouse 13

Section

Olympia-776BC

Aisle

670052-8645

Shelf

38291-7587-574

Date of Collection

November 3, 1999

[Source]


Origin[]

Argentina v England, played on 22 June 1986, was a football match between Argentina and England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The game was held four years after the Falklands War between Argentina and the United Kingdom and was a key part in the already intense football rivalry between Argentina and England. It was also a match which included two of the most famous goals in football history, both scored by Diego Maradona. The first goal, after 51 minutes, was to become known as the "Hand of God", which Maradona scored by using his hand. His second, 4 minutes after his first, saw him dribble past five England players, Beardsley, Reid, Butcher, Fenwick, Butcher (again), and finally goalkeeper Peter Shilton. Argentina won the game 2–1 and went on to win the 1986 World Cup with a victory over West Germany in the final.

Effects[]

Anyone that kicks a soccer ball into the goal will experience very bad and disheartening fortunes. In the next event or challenge, one of their most intense rivals will controversially gain the upper hand. They will then immediately find a way to utterly crush the user’s hopes. This victory will only deepen the already existent hatred between the two groups.

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