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The Match

When does a match start? When does it end?

6.9/ 1020261h 31m

Documentary

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Malvinas War between the two countries.

Directed by Juan Cabral

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Behind the frames

8 stills

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

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Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano

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John Barnes

John Barnes

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Jorge Burruchaga

Jorge Burruchaga

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Ricardo Giusti

Ricardo Giusti

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Julio Olarticoechea

Julio Olarticoechea

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Oscar Ruggeri

Oscar Ruggeri

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Peter Shilton

Peter Shilton

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