FIFA subsequently ordered the game to go ahead in Monaco the following February.
The West Indies would go on to declare on 687 for the loss of 8 wickets with England closing day 2 on 34 without loss.
This was the first test win for the West Indies since they changed their selection policy to choosing four fast/fast-medium bowlers.
This policy would be the template that would lead to the West Indies dominating Test Cricket for the following 20 years.
It was the first international final to be decided by a golden goal.
This was Germany’s first European Championship, though two other championships were won as West Germany. It’s their most recent European Championship victory.
Interesting take on Scotland here. Cleary thinks the Haiti game would be potentially the most difficult game (which I can see the logic behind).
The one with Neil Patrick Harris.