Germany live-tweets 1990 World Cup final victory
It was a blast from the past for anyone that stumbled upon the German national team's Twitter stream Wednesday, as the defending World Cup champions live-tweeted their 1990 triumph.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of their 1-0 victory over Argentina, the country's social media team gave fans a taste of what it would be like if Twitter were around for that memorable night in Italy.
First, of course, the team sheets had to be sorted:
#ARGGER XI:
Illgner; Augenthaler; Berthold, Buchwald, Kohler, Brehme; Häßler, Matthäus, Littbarski; Klinsmann, Völler. #Italia90 #DFBhistory
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
Then, it was time for the teams to take the field. Just look at the focus on Diego Maradona's face as he prepares to help Argentina defend its trophy following their victory at the 1986 tournament:
Here come the teams! The Stadio Olimpico erupts with noise... Bring on the #Italia90 final! #DFBhistory #ARGGER pic.twitter.com/PYDshJSsXk
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
Now, it's time for kickoff!
1' Get in, Guido! One minute in and #Buchwald has already won his first challenge against Diego #Maradona. #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-0
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
The man tasked with stopping Maradona was putting on quite the display against arguably one of the finest footballers the world has seen:
Guido #Buchwald has Diego #Maradona well and truly in his pocket so far! #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-0 pic.twitter.com/QxYkEKXfj4
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
Who wouldn't want to watch this epic clash?
@DFB_Team_EN Why exactly is there no live feed of the match anywhere?! ;)
— Pratik Panda (@_PratikPanda) July 8, 2015
All level at the half:
HALF TIME in Rome! We're on top so far, but can't quite get that breakthrough. #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-0 pic.twitter.com/7l2LtY1TTC
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
After a bit of jostling, the final produces some massive drama:
65' RED CARD! #Monzon is off after a wild challenge on @J_Klinsmann. Turning point? #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-0 pic.twitter.com/kV4W44rZsU
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
The drama continued 18 minutes later:
83' PENALTY! This time the ref does give it as #Sensini fells #Völler in the box... #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-0 pic.twitter.com/QbQEW2E8mI
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
85' GOOAAALLL!!! Andy #Brehme tucks it into the bottom corner. As cool as you like! #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-1 pic.twitter.com/VP4Ll0CKhr
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
An eruption of emotions - we're 5 minutes away from the World Cup! Hold on, boys! #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-1 pic.twitter.com/ifEPyILFMS
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
That should just about do it, as emotions get the best of Gustavo Dezotti:
87' ANOTHER RED CARD! #Dezotti goes too after an incident involving #Kohler! #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-1 pic.twitter.com/5chSy4BLU2
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
CHAMPIONS!:
IT'S ALL OVER!!! We've only gone and done it. Germany are 1990 #WorldChampions! #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-1 pic.twitter.com/5Q3T3TOVFg
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
Captain Lothar #Matthäus lifts the trophy into the air. We are WORLD CHAMPIONS! #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-1 pic.twitter.com/ql7zQIp5I6
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
♫ WE ARE THE CHAAAAMPIONS! ♫ #Italia90 #DFBhistory #ARGGER 0-1 pic.twitter.com/9TlaJfWcOh
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 8, 2015
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