Which match from the past 40 years?

[Sky1981]

I meant that the Brazil Germany match was equivalent to the Germany England thrashing in terms of no drama

Ah. Apologies

 

[Jaqen H'ghar]

Other than united games, of which there is plenty to choose from, this one was a good watch

 

[baskinginthesun]

Czech Republic 3-2 Netherlands. Euro 2004.

I remember being absolutely enthralled by it.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Maybe Argentina vs. France from last year's World Cup?

Things to consider

- You don't want to show them something old as shit... At the very least it needs to be in HD... But the more recent the better I'd say.

- Need a game with easy to explain stakes and it doesn't get much easier then a World Cup knockout game

- Want a fairly even game that goes back and forth. One team dominating could seem boring

- Need lots of goals too, and quality goals as well

- the appearance of someone iconic like Messi or Ronaldo won't hurt.

So when you consider all this, France vs. Argentina is a strong contender.

 

[Lay]

I think non football fans would get invested in an International game faster than a club game. Basing this off nothing but guesswork, I assume its easier to root for Ghana than it would be for Everton.

 

[2cents]

Think the Spain 4:3 Yugoslavia match from Euro 2000 would be a good shout, always stands out in my head when thinking about international football. Also the Turkey 3:2 Czech Republic from Euro 2004. Euros are usually great entertainment generally.

 

[anant]

1. Man Utd 4-3 City
Owen Winner
2. Man Utd 2-1 Bayern
3. Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
Macheda game
4. Utd 3-1 PSG

 

[Gentleman Jim]

Italy/Brazil and W Germany/France from 82 WC.
Liverpool 4 Newcastle 3 (first one).

 

[Achilles McCool]

Definite increase in kits and other team merchandise. Mainly from the big 6 PL clubs, Munich & Dortmund, PSG, Real, and Barcelona. The EPL and Bundesliga are on TV every Saturday and Sunday morning now, and the CL and EL every time they’re on as well, so exposure is up.

I’ve actually only taught 2 other United fans, and they were AP kids so didn’t need any extra credit Although I think their intelligence shows in their team choice.

 

[Dorian Gray]

There would be many more but what comes to mind immediately. So a bit of a recency bias(and obviously biased towards Liverpool cause I watch mostly Liverpool matches)

Liverpool-Dortmund Europa Quarters (4-3)
Liverpool - Barca CL Semis (4-3)
Barca-PSG CL pre-Quarters (6-5)
United - PSG CL pre-Quarters (3-3)
Liverpool - Norwich (5-4) PL
Leicester - Watford Championship Play off Semis (3-2)

Have gone for maximum drama towards the end of the game.

 

[wonnie]

I’m sure there are loads, but the first recent one that comes to mind is Tottenham Vs Man City 3-4 in the champions league quarters last season. What a game it was

 

[ekestubbe]

One that hasn't been mentioned yet is when we (Sweden) came back from 0-4 down away against reigning champions Germany in the World Cup qualifiers 2012. Game ended 4-4.

 

[Ødegaard]

United 7 vs 1 Roma
United 8-2 Arsenal
United 2 - 1 Bayern CL Final

And to get them hating football again afterwards:
Tottenham vs Chelsea (Spurs being Spurs)
Chelsea vs Barcelona (Øvrebø)

 

[MuranoLover]

I would show them THAT night of Ronaldinho at the Bernabeu.

 

[Sir Scott McToMinay]

United - Barcelona (1998-1999)

 

[GGT]

belgium japan last wc had it all

 

[Achilles McCool]

- You don't want to show them something old as shit... At the very least it needs to be in HD... But the more recent the better I'd say.

- Need a game with easy to explain stakes and it doesn't get much easier then a World Cup knockout game

- Want a fairly even game that goes back and forth. One team dominating could seem boring

- Need lots of goals too, and quality goals as well

- the appearance of someone iconic like Messi or Ronaldo won't hurt.

Exactly this! Everything I wanted to say in the OP but was unable to articulate!

Question: is the 1999 Treble too old, according to your HD clause?

Also, if I show them the CL final, does the quality of the goals outweigh the number of goals?

 

[Achilles McCool]

belgium japan last wc had it all

Good shout!

 

[Achilles McCool]

United 7 vs 1 Roma
United 8-2 Arsenal
United 2 - 1 Bayern CL Final

And to get them hating football again afterwards:
Tottenham vs Chelsea (Spurs being Spurs)
Chelsea vs Barcelona (Øvrebø)

poor Spurs...been on the wrong side of so many quality games. Cue @GlastonSpur to bring up the FA Cup final in ‘81 with Ricky Villa.

 

[Achilles McCool]

There would be many more but what comes to mind immediately. So a bit of a recency bias(and obviously biased towards Liverpool cause I watch mostly Liverpool matches)

Liverpool-Dortmund Europa Quarters (4-3)
Liverpool - Barca CL Semis (4-3)
Barca-PSG CL pre-Quarters (6-5)
United - PSG CL pre-Quarters (3-3)
Liverpool - Norwich (5-4) PL
Leicester - Watford Championship Play off Semis (3-2)

Have gone for maximum drama towards the end of the game.

I’ll give you that Dorian! Liverpool aren’t boring

 

[Sweet Square]

Barcelona vs Inter Milian CL Semi Final 2010

The unstoppable force vs the immovable object. Also why are you still friends with someone who doesn't like football.

 

[amidnorthern]

I'm a masochist so probably Liverpool Newcastle 4-3 from '96

 

[Lyricist]

From a German perspective:

Real 3-4 Schalke
Dortmund 3-2 Malaga
Leverkusen 4-4 Roma
Bayern 2-1 Dortmund (CL final)

 

[Scotty McT]

It would definitely have to be a World Cup match since a neutral will apply more importance to whether the USA can beat England for example, rather than who can win a match involving two football clubs they're vaguely aware of.

I'd pick Netherlands v Portugal from the 2006 World Cup because if they don't like the football they might appreciate the violence and drama.

Or maybe Brazil 1-7 Germany in order to witness a complete humiliation on the grandest stage in front of a home crowd.

 

[Infordin]

Maybe Argentina vs. France from last year's World Cup?

Things to consider

- You don't want to show them something old as shit... At the very least it needs to be in HD... But the more recent the better I'd say.

- Need a game with easy to explain stakes and it doesn't get much easier then a World Cup knockout game

- Want a fairly even game that goes back and forth. One team dominating could seem boring

- Need lots of goals too, and quality goals as well

- the appearance of someone iconic like Messi or Ronaldo won't hurt.

So when you consider all this, France vs. Argentina is a strong contender.

Very good shout. I agree with everything you said.

 

[Old Ma Crow]

2008 CL final(drama to the final kick)
2018 CL final(Bale goal)
Derby(Rooney overhead)
England Vs Sweden(Zlatan overhead)
Juve away 1999
United vs Arsenal(ending Invincibles run)

 

[Pink Moon]

Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Barcelona in like 09/10 at the Emirates. The first half was some of the best stuff Barcelona ever played and Almunia was unbelievable in keeping the score down. Xavi put on a masterclass that night. Wonderful game overall but the first half alone would be enough to convert anyone.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Exactly this! Everything I wanted to say in the OP but was unable to articulate!

Question: is the 1999 Treble too old, according to your HD clause?

Also, if I show them the CL final, does the quality of the goals outweigh the number of goals?

I would say the 99 Treble is too old... I mean, if someone wanted to get me into Basketball, then showed me a game from 20 years ago, i'd just think that Basketball can't be very good these days if they're having to go back 20 years to show me something!

I wouldn't say quality outweighs quantity, but you ideally want a good mixture of both.

 

[thepolice123]

The United-Arsenal games at the peak of the Fergie Wenger era. Sensational stuff.

El Clasico games Mourinho vs Pep. For pure drama and breathtaking football.

Messi 4 Arsenal 1. The only game I remember being so vividly blown away by a player.

 

[Tomuś]

United 4 Madrid 3, 2003

This hands down. Everybody I spoke to (United/Madrid fans and non-football chaps) said they hoped it would go on forever. So much quality on the pitch, too. World-class game played by world-class players at their peak.

 

[Offside]

United v Arsenal 98/99 FA Cup. Doesn't get any more sensational, intense or dramatic.

 

[KirkDuyt]

Feyenoord - Ajax (cup tie) 1995
Holland - Argentina 1998
Feyenoord - Dortmund 2002
Holland - Brazil 2010
Spain - Holland 2014

 

[Hala Madrid]

Brazil 1-7 Germany 2014 FIFA World Cup

 

[Schneckerl]

Brazil 1-7 Germany 2014 FIFA World Cup

I can't see this being exciting for someone who hates football. This game was more about the absurdity than actually great football and over after 30 mins.

 

[Thunderhead]

Just off the top of my head, mainly English matches, can't think of too many euro matches or WC matches as my minds a bit blank this morning.

Spurs 3-4 City - FA Cup 2004
Spurs 4-5 Arsenal - PL 2004
United 4-3 City - PL 2009
Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle PL 1997
City 4-3 Spurs CL 2019

 

[Big Andy]

This one:

Bruce Grobelaar was 100% chucking that game...I bet he was fuming with that ultimate fat cnut Neil Ruddock (I know I was)

 

[Catania]

WC 2006 Germany vs Italy.

 

[2cents]

This hands down. Everybody I spoke to (United/Madrid fans and non-football chaps) said they hoped it would go on forever. So much quality on the pitch, too. World-class game played by world-class players at their peak.

It was entertaining, but wasn’t quite as epic or intense as the scoreline suggests since Real were never really in any trouble once they scored.

 

[Casanova85]

Without a doubt Real Madrid 2 - 6 Barcelona, 2009.

 

[Green_Red]

United 4 Madrid 3, 2003

Yep, epic game that one.