We tiptoed round it until that Frank Lampard 'goal' in South Africa.

He made only two further appearances in the 1959–60 "It has gone down in history - was it over the line, was it not?

During the 1966 world cup, there was a controversial incident where Geoff Hurst scored a goal that may or may not have bounced over the line. That endlessly elusive third England 1966 World Cup Final goal which turned the tide.

"These mistakes are very costly now," said Hurst. Gent in the First Round after an unconvincing 2–1 aggregate victory.

"That is a fantastic touch from Hurst," said Carragher. Sky Sports recreated Geoff Hurst's famous second goal against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup finalThey also showed the view of 'Russian linesman' Tofiq Bahramov, who awarded Hurst's controversial goalWest Germany goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski watches helplessly as the ball bounces away from his goalAn aerial view fails to confirm whether or not Hurst's second goal of the game actually crossed the lineBut this computer-generated image proves that the linesman was right to award Hurst's strike in extra-timeHurst went on to complete a famous hat-trick after West Germany were caught on the break at WembleyHurst (left) raises his arms in celebration and looks towards the linesman after scoring England's third goalSky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher examines the 1966 World Cup final alongside presenter Ed ChamberlainBobby Moore's touch map from the 1966 World Cup final shows how influential he was against West GermanyEngland captain Moore is lifted into the air as he shows off the Jules Rimet trophy with his team-matesSportsmail columnist Carragher was impressed by the performances of Moore and midfielder Alan Ball

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"With the money in the game today, in the Premier League and Champions League, it had to happen. The Monday Night Football gang analysed the 1966 World Cup final Football officials have taken a lot of stick over the years... ....but they do get it right sometimes!

Which arguably remains: should the free kick from which the Germans got their somewhat scrappy late equaliser have ever have been given at all? Did Geoff Hurst’s attempt cross the line after hitting the underside of the cross bar or not, Bahramov, the Azerbaijani linesman, believed that it had and England despite violent German protests were ahead.

Mervyn Griffiths the Welsh linesman was he who agitated his flag, Bill Ling, the English referee, disallowed the goal. Thankfully, today we can put that all to bed. Business groups hail HS2 launch despite Covid uncertainty

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group'I wasn't happy and wanted to leave, the leadership of this club led by Bartomeu is a disaster': Lionel Messi confirms he will STAY at Barcelona (for now!) It's official - Geoff Hurst's crucial second goal for England against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final was correctly awarded.Jamie Carragher and Ed Chamberlin marked the 50th anniversary of England's triumph by analysing the historic match in a Monday Night Football special.And the duo used statistical data from Opta, plus the Sky Pad touchscreen and virtual reality from EA Sports, to provide a unique insight into England's 4-2 success.Hurst was the hero of the afternoon with a hat-trick but his second goal, which put England 3-2 ahead in the 11th-minute of extra-time, remains the fuel for countless arguments.Having received the ball in the penalty area from an Alan Ball cross, the forward turned and unleashed a shot which crashed down off the underside of the crossbar.Azerbaijani linesman Tofiq Bahramov decided the ball had crossed the line and gave the goal, paving the way for England to claim their only World Cup win, which Hurst secured in the dying seconds when he rifled home his third goal of the game.And Carragher used EA Sports technology to show that the whole of the ball had indeed crossed the line at the fateful moment when Hurst put England 3-2 up.

Sir Geoff Hurst insists his shot in the 1966 World Cup final did cross the line

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They can't take it away now anyway. "If we had this system 50 years ago, it would have shown quite clearly the ball was at least a foot over the line," he said. Lionel Messi reveals he is staying at Barcelona to avoid court dispute

Hurst's football career began when he was apprenticed to West Ham United at the age of 15. Something which became clearer still when football resumed and almost the whole of the German team dropped out with jaundice.Nowadays Germany would surely have been disqualified. "But I certainly welcome the move. I just wanted to help': Manchester United star Victor Lindelof on turning hero for his aunt by chasing down a thief who robbed her bag in Sweden last month Valtteri Bottas beats Lewis Hamilton to top spot after first practice for the Italian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen crashes his Red Bull car's front wing at iconic Monza track'They're the type of people who get you through stuff': Manchester United star Scott McTominay reveals his mum and dad moved in with him for three months on his comeback from a knee injury 'If he maintains this level, he can play for the biggest clubs in the world': USA boss Greg Berhalter tips Chelsea star Christian Pulisic to join Real Madrid or Barcelona and hails him as a 'leader' after his impact in the Premier League  'You guys are crazy about anti-doping and then you want me to drink out a blank cup... what the heck is this? Hurst scored his side's second equaliser with a header that bounced under the crossbar and ended up just over the goal line. That goal. "The linesman has got it spot-on," said the former England defender.

Manager Ted Fenton first selected him for a senior game in a Southern Floodlit Cup tie with Fulham in December 1958. But I don't want to see it brought in for anything else.

"DId it or didn't it? That goal.

They can get the decisions very quickly but that does not always matter.

It's official - Geoff Hurst's crucial second goal for England against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final was correctly awarded. It was at the least a very close decision. "Germany have been arguing the toss ever since but I will never tire of talking about it.



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