Date: 17-06-1986
Stage: 1/8 final
Place: CIUDAD DE MEXICO
Running time: 103 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI : english/german/spanish/italian/french
My rating: ***
Notes: Platini,Tigana,Giresse,Rocheteau, Altobelli,Scirea,Cabrini,Conti
MATCH SUMMARY
Tuesday, 17 June 1986, 12:00
Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City
Attendance: 71,449
Meteo: Clear, hot, 30°C
FRANCE
Joël Bats
Manuel Amoros
Maxime Bossis
Patrick Battiston
Michel Bibard
Jean Tigana
Luis Fernández
Michel Platini (c)
Alain Giresse
Dominique Rocheteau
Yannick Stopyra
Coach: Henri Michel (FRA)
40′ William Ayache
73′ ↓Alain Giresse ↑Thierry Tusseau
ITALY
Giovanni Galli
Giuseppe Bergomi
Antonio Cabrini
Gaetano Scirea (c)
Pietro Vierchowod
Salvatore Bagni
Fernando De Napoli
Giuseppe Baresi
Alessandro Altobelli
Giuseppe Galderisi
Bruno Conti
Coach: Enzo Bearzot (ITA)
73′ Antonio Cabrini
46′ ↓Giuseppe Baresi ↑Antonio Di Gennaro
Referee: Carlos Espósito (ARG)
Goals:
14′ Michel Platini, FRA
57′ Yannick Stopyra, FRA
Match overview
France eliminated reigning champions Italy with a convincing performance in Mexico City. Platini gave France an early lead with a composed finish after a flowing move, and Stopyra sealed the win in the second half. France’s midfield, led by Platini and Tigana, dominated possession and created several chances, while Italy struggled to break down the French defence. The match was played at a high tempo, with both teams showing technical quality, but France’s organisation and attacking flair proved decisive.
Trivia
This was the first time France had beaten Italy in a World Cup match. Platini’s goal was his 41st for France, and the victory marked the end of Italy’s reign as world champions. France advanced to face Brazil in the quarter-finals, while Italy’s exit signalled the end of an era for several veterans[5].
