[5] During the Second Test between New Zealand and West Indies at Christchurch's Lancaster Park in February 1980, the West Indies considered his umpiring so poor that they refused to emerge from their dressing room after the tea break on the third day unless Goodall was immediately replaced.
Colin Croft collided with Goodall at the end of his bowling run-up during the fourth day's play.
[7] West Indies captain Clive Lloyd later said of the incident, "They were just bad umpires but we should not have behaved in that manner.
"[8] Goodall continued officiating in Tests and one-day matches after the infamous Christchurch incident.
In the 1999 New Year Honours, Goodall was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to sport.