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Goalkeeper Harald Schumacher struck Patrick Battiston after the French substitute played the ball.
Spain 1982 · Semi-finals
Goalkeeper Harald Schumacher struck Patrick Battiston after the French substitute played the ball.
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Goalkeeper Harald Schumacher struck Patrick Battiston after the French substitute played the ball.
No foul or disciplinary sanction was given; play restarted with a goal kick.
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