The Match

When does a match start? When does it end?

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 Falklands War between the two countries.

Cast

Gary Lineker

John Barnes

Jorge Burruchaga

Jorge Valdano

Julio Olarticoechea

Oscar Ruggeri  

Peter Shilton

Ricardo Giusti

Bobby Robson

Diego Maradona

Julia Somerville