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PARIS – France finally did qualify for the World Cup finals in 2010 in South Africa. The assurance came after their 2-1 win over Ireland through extra time.

However, France’s success marked a big controversy. Therefore, defining goals scored victories of France William Gallas, initiated the action “Hand of God” Thierry Henry.

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In the game, Ireland won 1-0 after 90 minutes. Because of France won the first leg 1-0, then the aggregate equal and should be an extension of time.

Well, in this time period extension mounting tension. At 103 minutes, Thierry Henry chasing bait near his Irish goal. Impressed very deliberately, Henry controls the ball with his hands, before making assists to Gallas. Gallas eaten bait cross with his head and goals.

Ireland coach, Giovanni Trapattoni, immediately protested. So did the Irish players, because he felt Henry was clearly handsball first. However, referee Martin Hansson of Sweden still endorse the goal. As a result, France was leading 2-1.

Gallas controversial goal that is what eventually led France to the final round at the 2010 World Cup. This is one of the football scandal. In the videotape clearly visible, Henry impressed deliberately control the ball with his hands, then make a bait to William Gallas.

The case is similar to the goals “Hand of God” maradona time in Argentina against England 1986 World Cup. At that time, Maradona’s hand ball and beat goalkeeper Peter Shilton. But the referee did not see and goals remain certified. In the video, Maradona clear the ball with his hands, not his head. It makes driving and Argentina eventually emerge as champions.

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