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Article: HURST AND HANS STILL AT ODDS ON THAT GOAL; Friends and rivals: West Germany's Hans Tilkowski (left) and Sir Geoff Hurst, England's hat-trick hero, share their memories of Wembley 1966 with some youngsters during a coaching session in north London yesterdayPicture: ALAN WALTER.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- August 22, 2007
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Byline: STEVE CURRY
IN A week when refereeing decisions have been to the fore, it wasfitting that the most controversial in football history was re-opened yesterdayin the shadow of the new Wembley arch.
The two principal protagonists relived the breath-holding moment when GeoffHurst's second strike in the 1966 World Cup Final was under scrutiny by matchofficials. His shot had struck the underside of the crossbar and bounced downon to the line before being scrambled clear but a goal was ultimately given.
Hurst and Hans Tilkowski, the West Germany goalkeeper that fateful day in July1966, met up at Northwick Park on a sports field just a goal-kick ...