
‘I’d never taken a penalty before the Italia 90 semi-final against England, but Peter Shilton was in goal and wasn’t the quickest – it was quite easy to score’: West Germany hero reflects on beating Three Lions in World Cup clash
FourFourTwo EN 12 April 2025 at 07:00(Processed: 4 October 2025 at 20:20)
A West Germany hero from the Italia '90 World Cup semi-final against England reflected on the famous penalty shootout victory. The player admitted he had never taken a penalty before that decisive moment but felt confident against goalkeeper Peter Shilton, calling it "quite easy to score."
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