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In a widely condemned 1982 World Cup match, West Germany and Austria played out a result late in the game that suited both teams for qualification, in a fixture nicknamed the 'Disgrace of what city'?
CORRECT ANSWER
Gijon, Spain
The 1982 World Cup match between West Germany and Austria in Gijon, Spain, nicknamed the 'Disgrace of Gijon', saw both teams effectively stop competing once a 1-0 scoreline suited both nations' qualification.
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โGijon, Spain
BSeville, Spain
CBilbao, Spain
DValencia, Spain
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