Czech Republic 1-2 Germany (aet)(Berger 59pen; Bierhoff 73 95)1996 ultimate, LondonA number of wheels got here full circle right here. Twenty years earlier, Germany had misplaced to Czechoslovakia, underdogs then as now, within the UEFA European Championship ultimate; they have been crushed by darkish horses Denmark in 1992; and within the 1966 FIFA World Cup ultimate, additionally at Wembley, they misplaced to a contentious objective. Payback time. A Patrik Berger penalty put the Czechs forward and a shock was on the playing cards, albeit in opposition to favourites depleted by damage. On got here Oliver Bierhoff. The striker, whom Berti Vogts' spouse
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Ajax v Juventus: Litmanen on their 1996 closing assembly
Jari Litmanen was the highest scorer within the 1995/96 UEFA Champions League with 9 objectives, however holders Ajax got here up quick within the closing in opposition to Juventus.The former Finland ahead, now 48, displays on success and failure with UEFA.com. On beating AC Milan within the 1995 UEFA Champions League closing ...