England football years – great matches

1965-1970

 

England 4-2 West Germany (world cup final 1966)

The 1966 world cup final was arguably one of the most thrilling football matches of all time. West Germany took an early lead in the 12th minute when a poor clearance from Ray Wilson was punished by Helmut Haller. England responded immediately, six minutes later a quickly taken free kick from Bobby Moore was headed in by Geoff Hurst. England finally took command with 12 minutes of the match remaining when Martin Peters scored from the rebound after Hurst’s shot had been blocked. England went out searching for the third, however with seconds remaining; West Germany scored a devastating equalizer, from a disputed free kick awarded against Jack Charlton.
Lothar Emmerich smashed the ball into the penalty area, it hit Schnellinger’s back, fell to Held whose cross ricocheted off George Cohen knee. Weber hit the ball in at the far post.
In to extra time Geoff Hurst scored a controversial goal that effectively won the trophy for England. In the final seconds of extra time, England were clinging on to the lead, Bobby Moore hit a precise pass to Geoff Hurst who ran sprinted up field and unleashed a ferocious shot. England was worthy world champions on home soil.