what's your favourite world cup goal ever?

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:05 pm

not after the best, we're after your faves.

very difficult for me to not go with bergkamp v argentina but its josimar who will always hold a place in my heart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRY8-sRxUII" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:09 pm

Probably England's fourth in the 1966 World Cup Final but that one is a bit obvious

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:09 pm

Great when you see a thread title and a goal comes to mind straight away only to find you have already put a link to it.

Another vote for Josimar

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:10 pm

Owen 98 v Argentina. One of those rare, ethereal moments as a supporter to experience.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:10 pm

Watching USA '94 as a neutral, Hagi for Romania was brilliant. They had a really good side for a while.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiHwVSZlPQQ

BFCmaj · Post by **BFCmaj** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:18 pm

Manuel Negrete Mexico v Bulgaria (Mexico ‘86). Was down in Southampton at my uncle’s house watching it with my brother who decided to go to the toilet just as the goal was scored. As an 11 year old, that was possibly the best goal I’d ever seen up to that point.
https://youtu.be/rPgbLYp_h2c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sheffield Claret · Post by **Sheffield Claret** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:18 pm

Got to love a diving header .. against Germany. Letchkov in 1994

https://youtu.be/RzHqFNHaoZk

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:23 pm

Sheffield Claret wrote:Got to love a diving header .. against Germany. Letchkov in 1994

https://youtu.be/RzHqFNHaoZk

Good shout. Stoichkov hit a good free kick in the same match. Bulgaria got to the semis I think that year.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:25 pm

BFCmaj wrote:Manuel Negrete Mexico v Bulgaria (Mexico ‘86). Was down in Southampton at my uncle’s house watching it with my brother who decided to go to the toilet just as the goal was scored. As an 11 year old, that was possibly the best goal I’d ever seen up to that point.
https://youtu.be/rPgbLYp_h2c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

funnily enough it was someone tweeting this goal that inspired the thread.

PhilC · Post by **PhilC** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:26 pm

David Platt vs Belgium

Athletico mtoto · Post by **Athletico mtoto** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:31 pm

Carlos alberto for brazil v italy
In 1970 world cup final

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:35 pm

Another vote for Carlos Alberto.

Legendary strike.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:46 pm

Gio Van Bronckhursts screamer in 2010 was pretty special...

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:53 pm

One of the worst pundits to ever grace television but another vote for Owen vs Argies.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:56 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Probably England's fourth in the 1966 World Cup Final but that one is a bit obvious

Obvious or not, it's definitely mine too!

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Walton · Post by **Walton** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:58 pm

For the fact it's a toepoke in the semi final of the World Cup, I'll say Ronaldo's toepoke in the semi final of the World Cup.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:06 pm

Loved this one from Bergkamp........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsZkCFoqSBs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:18 pm

Some gems from the last world cup:

Tim Cahill vs Netherlands
Robin van Persie vs Spain
James Rodriguez vs Uruguay

Goody1975 · Post by **Goody1975** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:19 pm

Socrates

What a player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck6swtUa1Ok" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:33 pm

Tardelli - 1982 World Cup final v Germany
Del Piero - 2006 semi final v Germany
Rossi 1982 - hat trick goal v Brazil
Baggio 1990 - the one where he dribbled from half way line

Can you see a theme developing ?!!!!

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:33 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Loved this one from Bergkamp........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsZkCFoqSBs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

yes, huge favourite of mine. best commentary ever from Barry Davies.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:34 pm

Torsten Frings for Germany against Costa Rica, 2006.

Absolute screamer.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:36 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx9KMhX4lzo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Like this one from Eder too, always looks good when you set up your own volley

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:37 pm

Beat this if you can - first time I felt like a keeper was having kittens in anticipation
of what was about to unfold.

Tremendous stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ECoR__tJNQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:38 pm

Funkydrummer wrote:Beat this if you can - first time I felt like a keeper was having kittens in anticipation
of what was about to unfold.

Tremendous stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ECoR__tJNQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

sadly not a world cup goal, beautiful as it was.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:40 pm

Walton wrote:For the fact it's a toepoke in the semi final of the World Cup, I'll say Ronaldo's toepoke in the semi final of the World Cup.

him bebeto and romario was maximum at pokes

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:40 pm

quoonbeatz wrote:sadly not a world cup goal, beautiful as it was.

Oh poo !!!!

Still enjoyed it though.

ClaretJimmy · Post by **ClaretJimmy** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:41 pm

Torsten Frings in the opening game of 2006. Screamer

https://youtu.be/AUh-LstaVVY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Joe Cole's against Sweden was lovely too.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:43 pm

A couple of England one's spring to mind, Bryan Robson's second v France, deep run into the box and a typical Robson special header.

And Joe Cole v some team (Romania?) 30 odd yard? dipping volley.

Edit - Ahh, it was Sweden.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:59 pm

Garrincha free kick v Bulgaria in 1966, Farkas' volley for Hungary v Brazil in 1966 and Lothar Emmerich volley for West Germany v Uruguay(I think) also in 1966.

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:15 pm

First one that comes to mind for me, in my era was Frank Lampard's goal against Germany.

Oh wait it wasn't given...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcAH4Qm5M84

Rodriguez' goal for Colombia in 2014 wasn't half bad though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpeubhikhng

Graham25goals · Post by **Graham25goals** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:20 pm

Kloses opening goal against england. Shows the long ball is a perfectly viable tactic at any level of football.

morpheus2 · Post by **morpheus2** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:30 pm

Back in the day, when we scored a worldy between the jumper posts we used to exclaim "OOOH WHAT A GOAL BY ARIE HAAN" unless it was a volley and we were Keith Weller then!

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:31 pm

Enjoyed the Maxi Rodriguez goal v Mexico in 2006

I was in Munich to see a World Cup game at the Allianz arena and there was a massive fanfest set up for the other games - saw this goal live at the fanfest and the atmosphere was brilliant....even though there were no Mexican or Argentinian fans !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVVSOGLyAcU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:33 pm

morpheus2 wrote:Back in the day, when we scored a worldy between the jumper posts we used to exclaim "OOOH WHAT A GOAL BY ARIE HAAN" unless it was a volley and we were Keith Weller then!

The Arie Haan goal versus Italy with Dino Zoff in the net was brilliant - he scored a few like that

Enjoy !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0WBxiZniTY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:40 pm

TVC15 wrote:The Arie Haan goal versus Italy with Dino Zoff in the net was brilliant - he scored a few like that

Enjoy !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0WBxiZniTY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:42 pm

TVC15 wrote:Enjoyed the Maxi Rodriguez goal v Mexico in 2006

I was in Munich to see a World Cup game at the Allianz arena and there was a massive fanfest set up for the other games - saw this goal live at the fanfest and the atmosphere was brilliant....even though there were no Mexican or Argentinian fans !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVVSOGLyAcU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

how mexican does the mexican boss look?

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:47 pm

quoonbeatz wrote:how mexican does the mexican boss look?

Just missing a sombrero

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:47 pm

Nelinho...the big bender

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNrc3TejOyI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:51 pm

If I take my Azzuri glasses off the best goal in my opinion of all the World Cups was Carlos Alberto in 1970.

Everything about this goal - the move, the finish, the commentary, the heat, the pitch....everything is beautiful !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5HbmeNKino" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:00 pm

By far Michael Owen vs Argentina.

Superb first touch, out muscled a guy twice his size, wrong footed the next and a fantastic finish.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:03 pm

Dyched wrote:By far Michael Owen vs Argentina.

Superb first touch, out muscled a guy twice his size, wrong footed the next and a fantastic finish.

One of those defenders was Pochettino.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:06 pm

Silkyskills1 wrote:One of those defenders was Pochettino.

I looked up before I posted. He wasn’t in the side.

It was a very talented Argentina side none the less

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:15 pm

Maradona's goal against england in 86, nothing comes remotely close. the man was a genius. Doubt there'll be a better goal.
Took on half the england team and began the run in his own half.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:30 pm

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Go to 5m 15s for two by Cubillas for Peru against Scotland. The freekick with the outside of his boot is my favourite. Just to show I’m not racist they are followed by Archie Gemmills wonderful goal against the Cloggies.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:46 pm

Geoff Hurst's dodgy, second goal in 1966, which never crossed the line. The big fat, arrogant, sausage munching krauts are still crying about it to this day. Love it.

Graham25goals · Post by **Graham25goals** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:51 pm

Dyched wrote:By far Michael Owen vs Argentina.

Superb first touch, out muscled a guy twice his size, wrong footed the next and a fantastic finish.

Not forgetting he was a rookie at the time too. Got to be one of the best introductions to the world stage ever. What a player he could have been but for the injury curse. Much like David dunn.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:57 pm

Graham25goals wrote:Not forgetting he was a rookie at the time too. Got to be one of the best introductions to the world stage ever. What a player he could have been but for the injury curse. Much like David dunn.

Much like David Dunn ?
Haha
But for injuries, being fat and slow and attempting the worst Rabona in the history of football i’m sure he would have gone on to have been one of the best players ever !

Graham25goals · Post by **Graham25goals** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 7:02 pm

TVC15 wrote:Much like David Dunn ?
Haha
But for injuries, being fat and slow and attempting the worst Rabona in the history of football i’m sure he would have gone on to have been one of the best players ever !

Yet still knocked a few past you..

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 7:30 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote:Maradona's goal against england in 86, nothing comes remotely close. the man was a genius. Doubt there'll be a better goal.
Took on half the england team and began the run in his own half.

Yer it has to be really , just love Deigo the best player i have ever seen .

Robbie Keane's v Germany in Japan was special also .