Grenada vs. Barbados [1994 Shell Caribbean Cup]

I-Got-The-BLUES · Aug 7, 2006

Does anyone have a tape of this game, or where to get a copy of it.
I'm tired of hearing tales about it....I actually wanna bare witness to it

In the group stages of the 1994 tournament, there was an unusual match between Barbados and Grenada. Grenada went into the match with a superior goal differential, meaning Barbados needed to win by two goals to progress to the finals. The trouble was caused by an unusual rule which stated that in the event of a game going to sudden death extra time (equivalent to modern day golden goal), the winner would be awarded a two goal victory.

Barbados were leading 2-0 until the 83rd minute, when Grenada scored, making it 2-1. When the Barbadians realized they had no chance of scoring past Grenada's mass defence, they turned around and deliberately scored an own goal to tie the game, which would send the game into extra time. The Grenadians realized what was going on, and attempted to score an own goal, as well, which would put Barbados back in front by one goal and send them out of the competition. However, the Barbados players started defending their opposition's goal to prevent them doing this. During the game's last five minutes, the fans were treated to the incredible sight of Grenada trying to score on either goal. Barbados defended both ends of the pitch, and held off Grenada for the final five minutes, sending the game into extra time. In extra time, Barbados notched the game-winner, and, according to the rules, was awarded a 4-2 victory, which put them through to the next round
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BBC_ · Aug 7, 2006

I wish I could get a copy of the game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThpYsN-4p7w

theworm2345 · Aug 8, 2006

Haha, I saw that video before, I love it

Jonas24 · Apr 12, 2007

Can anyone find the name of the player who scored the own goal?