A strange little side quest
The mechanics around SpeedPlay Soccer have roots that stretch far beyond modern browsers. The first penalty shoot-out in World Cup history came in the 1982 semi-final between West Germany and France. That is only half the story. Archery was already on the Olympic programme in 1900, boxing joined the modern Games in 1904, and basketball became a medal sport in 1936. That is the kind of background detail that makes another attempt at SpeedPlay Soccer feel a bit more connected to the history of play.
