Exercise 6.2 - Solution

Any three of: Puskas's injury and doubtful fitness; tiredness after a long semi-final; the rain and equipment (the adjustable-stud story); overconfidence after the 8-3 win; disputed claims about German preparation; luck.

A sample judgement: tiredness and the injury are best supported because they rest on known facts (extra time in the semi-final; Puskas missed two matches). The equipment and injection stories are popular or disputed, so they are weaker. Any reasoned choice is acceptable.