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1. November 2001, Lisbon: Portugal v Angola in a friendly international was abandoned after 68 minutes. But why?
2. November 1979, London: England's planned Europa 80 qualifier against Bulgaria was called off on the evening of the match, but for what reason?
3. September 1989, Rio: In a game that didn't go the distance as Brazil's final World Cup qualifier at home to Chile, was abandoned after 65 minutes for reasons that sent shock waves through the footballing world. What happened?
4. October 1991, Tranmere: a ZDS Cup 1st Round game between Tranmere Rovers and Newcastle UNited was played in high winds and looked like any other fixture on the list. It went to extra time, and two hours later the fans had witnessed something astonishing. What happened during the game?
5. June 1982, Gijon, Spain: The final game in Group 2 of the World Cup and West Germany score against Austria early in the match. What happened in the remaining 80 minutes that forced a rule change for future World Cups?
6. February 1993, London: Tottenham Hotspur were a goal down at home to Southampton with 55 minutes played. However, an incredible sequence over the next five minutes sent the game into the record books. What happened?
7. August 1999, Devon, England: Why was a league cup game between Torquay United and Portsmouth postponed for almost a week?
8. Late 1970s, Derby, England: Derby County were coasting to victory against Manchester City in a game played on a muddy pitch and in pouring rain. With time running out, the game was delayed for five minutes due to a totally unforeseen incident. What happened?
9. January 1995, London: Crystal Palace were hosting a Manchester United side pushing Blackburn Rovers for the championship. Early in the second half, United's Eric Cantona kicks out at Palace defender Richard Shaw and is sent off for violent conduct. However, it's what happened next that hit the front page headlines. What did Cantona do next?
10. September 1989, Liverpool: Liverpool hosted Crystal Palace at Anfield and tore into a 3-0 half time lead. After the break, they went into overdrive and demolished a Palace side with six more goals, making the final score 9-0! What was unusual about the goalscorers on that incredible evening?
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