Some football matches will forever be shrouded in suspicion. Every so often a result comes along that lends itself to conspiracy theories and accusations. Ask any Dutch football fan about a match that brings into question sporting integrity and they will point you to Spain’s 12-1 victory against Malta on 21 December 1983.
The Netherlands were on the brink of qualifying for Euro 84, having just beaten Malta 5-0 in Rotterdam in their final qualifier. They were top of the group, two points above Spain – in the era of two points for a win – with a whopping 11-goal advantage. Only a…
