Date: 16-06-1982
Stage: first round
Place: BILBAO
Running time: 97 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI: italian/spanish/english/french
My rating: ***
Notes: Robson,Wilkins,Francis,Mariner, Platini,Giresse,Rocheteau,Soler
MATCH SUMMARY
Wednesday, 16 June 1982, 17:15
San Mamés, Bilbao
Attendance: 44,172
Meteo: Clear, warm, 22°C
ENGLAND
Peter Shilton
Phil Neal
Mick Mills (c)
Terry Butcher
Phil Thompson
Ray Wilkins
Bryan Robson
Trevor Brooking
Steve Coppell
Paul Mariner
Tony Woodcock
Coach: Ron Greenwood (ENG)
FRANCE
Jean-Luc Ettori
Manuel Amoros
Maxime Bossis
Marius Trésor
Yvon Le Roux
Jean Tigana
Michel Platini (c)
Bernard Genghini
Didier Six
Dominique Rocheteau
Gérard Soler
Coach: Michel Hidalgo (FRA)
Referee: Enrique Labo Revoredo (PER)
Goals:
1′ Bryan Robson, ENG
24′ Gérard Soler, FRA
67′ Bryan Robson, ENG
83′ Paul Mariner, ENG
Match overview
England made a statement in their opening match by defeating France 3-1 in Bilbao. Bryan Robson scored after just 27 seconds, one of the fastest goals in World Cup history, setting the tone for a dynamic English performance. France equalised through Soler, but Robson’s second and Mariner’s late goal gave England a deserved win. England’s midfield controlled much of the match, and their clinical finishing proved decisive.
Trivia
Robson’s opening goal is still among the quickest in World Cup history. England’s win was their first in a World Cup finals since 1970, and it marked the debut of several key players who would play major roles throughout the tournament.
