Five memorable World Cup semifinals
Tuesday, 08 Jul 2014, 13:50 hrs IST

1970: Italy 4 beat West Germany 3: Regarded by some as the 'Game of the 20th century', the Italians took the lead in the 8th minute through Roberto Boninsegna, then packed their defence and held out until the final minute when Uwe Seeler equalized. This prompted the most unlikeliest of extra-time goal deluges in the sapping Mexican heat. Gerd 'Der Bomber' Mueller put the Germans in front before the Italians regained the lead through Luigi Riva. Mueller scored again but the Italians stole in to restore the lead through Gianni Rivera and this time they finally held on. (Getty Images)