During the Second Test between New Zealand and West Indies at Christchurch's Lancaster Park in February 1980, the West Indies considered his umpiring so poor that they refused to emerge from their dressing room after the tea break on the third day unless Goodall was immediately replaced. After 11 minutes, they were persuaded to resume.
During a Test match between New Zealand and the West Indies at Lancaster Park in Christchurch in February 1980, the West Indies players were unhappy with the umpiring of Goodall, prompting them to remain in their dressing room after tea on the third day until he was replaced.