[1][2] José Luis Brown opened the scoring for Argentina in the 23rd minute with a header after an error of the German Keeper Harald Schumacher on a free-kick from the right and it stayed at 1–0 until half-time.

11 minutes into the second half, Jorge Valdano doubled Argentina's lead with a low side foot finish after cutting in from the left past the advancing goalkeeper.

Although Diego Maradona was heavily marked by Lothar Matthäus throughout the game, his pass to Jorge Burruchaga in the 84th minute allowed Argentina to regain the lead at 3–2 when he slid the ball past the advancing goalkeeper from the right and into the corner of the net.

[3][4] Six yellow cards were issued in this match, which was a record number until the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final.

Assistant referees: Erik Fredriksson (Sweden) Berny Ulloa Morera (Costa Rica) Match rules: The second World Cup won by Argentina is regarded by many as the most important victory for an Argentine side.