At the final whistle, Maradona, who was man marked by Guido Buchwald for almost the entire match, burst into tears and blamed the referee for the loss. Argentina entered the game with four players suspended and ended it with nine men on the field, overall losing over half their squad due to injury or suspension.
The context of the match highlights the significant challenges faced by Argentina due to a depleted squad, including suspensions and injuries, which ultimately contributed to their loss.