Unforgettable : Braggadocio of Higuita seen the glory of Roger Milla in Naples

Colombian keeper paid dearly for eccentricity, loses the ball in the middle and sees veteran player Cameroon turn idol of his country to victory in the RoundBuck goalkeeper René Higuita paid the price for their boldness and exaggerations in the quarter- finals of the World Cup 1990 . In one of his " jokes " , the jacket 1 goal gave grace to Cameroon in San Paolo Stadium in Naples, Colombia lost 2-1 in overtime and was eliminated from the World Italy . Cameroon's Roger Milla thanked entitled to shimmy turned trademark.

Roger Milla and Higuita in action in 1990 World Cup © goal.com

After 38 years, the reserve experienced Cameroonian team go down in World Cup history at the beginning of the second half of extra time , on June 23. The game was tied at 0-0 and in the first minute of the second stage of the extra time he received the ball , Perea left behind, Escobar on the ground , and beat on high with no chance of defense for Higuita , running to the corner flag to celebrate dancing .

 " Goalkeeper - sweeper " , Higuita was to Colombian intermediate to master a hit of defense four minutes. Passed to a teammate , who missed the return ball . Pressed, the shirt 1 Colombia tried to dribble Roger Milla , who ended up making the trip , advancing to the edge of the area and knocking the open net . More little dance for the veteran Cameroonian .- He tried to get around me and no one dribbles the Milla - said the game's protagonist , leaving humility aside.Colombia still cashed , but ended eliminated . In the quarterfinals, Cameroon waved goodbye to the World Cup 90 by losing 3-2 to England , also in overtime. In 1994 , at age 42 , Milla set the record for the oldest player to score a goal in a World Cup.                                                                                                                                                - globo.com