That scorpion kick, 30 years ago

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    Acido Tyke Well-Known Member

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    Speaking of disappointing England games, remember when we once played Colombia in a friendly, and it finished 0-0.
    And by the way, I think it was on this very week, back in season '95.
    And their keeper Rene Higuita did something spectacular lol, which has been called the scorpion kick ever since. :D

     
    Acido Tyke, Sep 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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    30 sodding years since Where's time go.
     
    In4reds, Sep 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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    Acido Tyke Well-Known Member

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    I think fans at the time said, at least it livened up, a really poor game.
    It was also when we had our new Ponty end stand, and we nearly went top of the league for a bit lol.
     
    Acido Tyke, Sep 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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    Hadn't play already been halted for a foul or offside?
    There was literally nothing to get excited about. :)
     
    Andy Mac, Sep 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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    Like Leslie Nielsen used to say on Police squad, move along please, there's nothing to see here!. :rolleyes:
     
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    Thing that nobody mentions about that kick is that the ref had already blown for something, higuita I doubt would have tried it otherwise, even as crazy as he was.
     
    RedfearnsRocket, Sep 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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    Sorry for double post mate, just seen you'd mentioned it, yes 100% play had just be blown up
     
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    Yeah but it was still a brilliant 'move', whether he knew play had been halted or not.
     
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