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marco van basten v russia in the euro final 88 for me
 
1986 World Cup

Diego Maradona vs England (2-1)

<a href="http://www.vivadiego.com/argeng86.mov" target="_blank">http://www.vivadiego.com/argeng86.mov</a>
 
Marco van Basten v Russia Euro Final 88, just for you Jens:

<a href="http://spysports.psend.com/MarcoVanBasten1.mpg" target="_blank">http://spysports.psend.com/MarcoVanBasten1.mpg</a>

And in slow-mo REPLAY:

<a href="http://spysports.psend.com/MarcoVanBasten2.mpg" target="_blank">http://spysports.psend.com/MarcoVanBasten2.mpg</a>
 
Glenn Hoddle once scored a better volley for Spurs than the Van Basten effort...can't think who it was against...but of course it wasn't on the World stage like most of the contenders for best goal ever.

The importance of a goal and and under what circumstances it was scored matter a great deal in the reckoning...

this is why Maradona's 2nd goal against England and Giggsy's FA cup goal against the Arse are such strong contenders for best goal ever...

They were both winning goals in important matches of high drama as well as being moments of sublime individual brilliance.
 
Originally posted by $ukhjit:
<strong>1986 World Cup

Diego Maradona vs England (2-1)

<a href="http://www.vivadiego.com/argeng86.mov" target="_blank">http://www.vivadiego.com/argeng86.mov</a></strong><hr></blockquote>

agreed. easily the best goal of all time.


others:

MVB volley (jens' fav)
brazil 1970 vs italy.. carlos alberto?
giggs v arsenal..


agreed with redpie's point.
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You know who, for you know who, in the game that you know.

Ok in English
Ryan Giggs for United v Arsenal in the cup semi replay April 99
 
Originally posted by redpie:
<strong>Glenn Hoddle once scored a better volley for Spurs than the Van Basten effort...can't think who it was against...but of course it wasn't on the World stage like most of the contenders for best goal ever.

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the volley outside the box? the one he struck when the ball was inches of the ground???
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If you think Maradona's run in 86 is the best, then the Saudi dude's goal in 94, and Giggsy's run against the Arse in 99 have to be right there as well. Maradona himself described Giggsy's goal as the 'Goal of the century'.

My vote goes to Klaus Fischer - Germany v France in the 82 WC semis.
 
No relation. Killer goal though. Overhead kick to tie the score at 3-3 in the 2nd period of extra time in the semis of the Spain 82. It doesn't get more dramatic than that, especially since France were up 3-1 in extra time.
 
I am suprised George Weah's wonder goal in Serie A years ago (Vs. Sampdoria?) is not included.

Defending a corner (?) Weah picked up the ball in his own area, ran past the whole opposition and then cracked in a drive from the edge of the area - amazing, and all this within twelve seconds. :eek:


For importance and spectaculism under pressure it would have to be Maradona's Vs. England or Ryan Giggs' against Arsenal in the F.A. Cup. Both were amazing and individual goals always stick out for me.


Marco van Basten also scored an incredible strike against Russia, when I first saw it I thought I was dreaming.

A Saudi Arabian player scored a really good goal at the '94 World Cup, I think.

Micahel Owen's goal against Argentina was very overated in my opinion, Bergkamps goal against Argentina or Beckham's Vs. Columbia were much, much better goals.
 
Originally posted by giggzy:
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the volley outside the box? the one he struck when the ball was inches of the ground???</strong><hr></blockquote>

yeah, that's the one(still don't know what game)...it was his body shape as he struck it as much as anything...poised,balletic,how he hung in the air stiking a pose for what seemed an age.
The guy who draws the Roy of the Rovers stuff would blush if he tried to put it into a comic strip...the stuff of schoolyard fantasies.
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Originally posted by Gazza:
<strong>I am suprised George Weah's wonder goal in Serie A years ago (Vs. Sampdoria?) is not included.

Defending a corner (?) Weah picked up the ball in his own area, ran past the whole opposition and then cracked in a drive from the edge of the area - amazing, and all this within twelve seconds. :eek:
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Weah's goal was good but he did'nt take on 'everyone' and he did get tackled half way through. Plus it was a scrappy finish compared to Giggsys.
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Nah nah, Ronald De Boer scored a backheel from a cross a couple of weeks ago and quite rightly it wasn't even Goal of the Month.

Here's a few nominations:

Maradona v England
Van Basten v Den Bosch
Carlos v Tenerife (?) (corner flag goal)
Rivaldo v Valencia (the scenario in which it was scored in makes it more important and memorable than Giggs' run)
Mendieta v Barca (super cup volley)
Yeboah v Wimbledon
Yeboah v Liverpool
Weah v Sampdoria(?)
Gascoigne v Aberdeen 1996
Seedorf (Real) v Bilbao 97
Chilavert v River 96
Ronaldo v Compostela (?)
Kily Gonzalez volley earlier this season
 
Originally posted by MW16:
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Weah's goal was good but he did'nt take on 'everyone' and he did get tackled half way through. Plus it was a scrappy finish compared to Giggsys.</strong><hr></blockquote>

It was a measured, accurate finish into the bottom corner just when it looked like he was going to get tackled, whereas Giggs' was one of his standard "blast it and hope for the best" efforts. I guess it depends how you appreciate true footballing genius.

BTW, does anyone have any links to some of the goals mentioned? :D
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Trevor Sinclair scored the best overhead kick I've ever seen wile he played for QPR. I think it may have been in the First Division but I am not sure. Feckin brilliant finish anyway!!!
 
Originally posted by Piersifal:
<strong>Roberto Mancini's heel off a corner kick in Parma-Lazio 1-2, 1999. Football genius in a single impossible gesture.</strong><hr></blockquote>

it's the same for me.

Only a thing dear Piersi... we won 3-1, not 2-1 :D (don't u remember Vieri's goal? ;) )
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Originally posted by BHManUNut:
<strong>Trevor Sinclair scored the best overhead kick I've ever seen wile he played for QPR. I think it may have been in the First Division but I am not sure. Feckin brilliant finish anyway!!!</strong><hr></blockquote>


It was in the FA Cup - against Burnley I think.


Quite a while back but won goal of the season on Match of the Day.
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Originally posted by Gio:
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It was a measured, accurate finish into the bottom corner just when it looked like he was going to get tackled, whereas Giggs' was one of his standard "blast it and hope for the best" efforts. I guess it depends how you appreciate true footballing genius.

BTW, does anyone have any links to some of the goals mentioned? :D </strong><hr></blockquote>

<a href="http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~xf1/personal/manchester_united/1998-99/giggs_wondergoal.mpeg" target="_blank">Ryan Giggs Goal</a>
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The goal I scored for Ilkeston reserves on boxing day about 9-10 years ago is the best goal ever....

;)
 
Originally posted by ChampionsElect:
<strong>The goal I scored for Ilkeston reserves on boxing day about 9-10 years ago is the best goal ever....

;) </strong><hr></blockquote>

it was a fluke and u know it

:rolleyes:
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Originally posted by Fergiesarmy:
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it was a fluke and u know it

:rolleyes: </strong><hr></blockquote>

Of course it was - but a damn good fluke.... ;)
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Originally posted by Jens:
<strong>marco van basten v russia in the euro final 88 for me</strong><hr></blockquote>

still miss Marco...
what a shame his career was ended because of all the fouls commited on him.

Here's a description of Marco van Basten:
"A powerfully built player with explosive pace and World Class athleticism.
Scoring spectacular goals, in particular volleys and overhead kicks, were his
trademark. A complete forward - dangerous with both left and right foot,
sensational in the air and equally adept at making goals as well as
scoring them. His performances in big matches, particularly finals, were
nothing short of outstanding. Arguably the greatest striker in the history
of this sport, unquestionably one of the greatest players of all time."
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Originally posted by FresnoBob:
<strong>Joe Gaitjens (USA) against England
World Cup
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
June 29, 1950</strong><hr></blockquote>

That 1 was made to look good by the fact (rolled up stockings) which they used as a ball in them days - had a lot of swerve!!!

;)
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Actually, I think it was Matt Bahr (who had two sons play as place kickers in the [American} NFL who launched a shot at the far post. The English goalie, Bert Williams, moved into position, but Gaitjens came out of nowhere, barely got his head on the ball and deflected it past Williams. The actual aerodynamics of the lopsided pig bladder used in those days might also have been a factor.

The US, as you know, hasn't done much in the World Cup since.
 
Originally posted by ChampionsElect:
<strong>The goal I scored for Ilkeston reserves on boxing day about 9-10 years ago is the best goal ever....

;) </strong><hr></blockquote>

Nah, it's one I scored at Hough End about fifteen years ago, I came in from the right wing, I was right footed but like all great footballers I can use both feet......

I thought Norman in the Cup Final and tried to bend it low into the far left hand corner of the net, the ploy worked to perfection as I completely bamboozled the goalie by sending the ball flying right into the top right hand corner, it was a moment, a real moment, I could have been a contender....... :) .........
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Carlos in the Tourni D'France
Van basten vs Den Bosch
Beckham vs Wimbledon
Maradona's second vs England
George Best against ___ in the NASL
Ronaldo vs Alaves
Weah vs Verona
Figo vs England in Euro2000
 
Barnes, against Brazil I think, took it round about 4 people in the box and then the keeper, brilliant.

Owen V's Argies 98

Giggs V Arsenal 99
 
Originally posted by Gio:
<strong>Nah nah, Ronald De Boer scored a backheel from a cross a couple of weeks ago and quite rightly it wasn't even Goal of the Month.
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<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> How many pints, Gio?
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Arie Haan - Holland v's Italy either '74 or '78 WC, I think it was '78... He 'kin blasted it from about 45yds out and it went straight, no dip, no swerve, into the back of Zoff's net.

Not the best ever but deserves a mention imo.
Zoff could've done better though.
 
Originally posted by True Treble Reds:
[QB]Arie Haan - Holland v's Italy either '74 or '78 WC, I think it was '78... He 'kin blasted it from about 45yds out and it went straight, no dip, no swerve, into the back of Zoff's net.
[QB]<hr></blockquote>

it was '78, and indeed a very nice goal.

<a href="http://spysports.psend.com/ArieHaanHol_Italy1978.mpg" target="_blank">Arie Haan vs Italy</a>
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Originally posted by Piersifal:
<strong>Roberto Mancini's heel off a corner kick in Parma-Lazio 1-2, 1999. Football genius in a single impossible gesture.</strong><hr></blockquote>


i'm glad someone else mentioned that one - sheer genius.

also, terry mcdermott against spurs in 1977 is up there.....
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Originally posted by BHManUNut:
<strong>Trevor Sinclair scored the best overhead kick I've ever seen wile he played for QPR. I think it may have been in the First Division but I am not sure. Feckin brilliant finish anyway!!!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Are you forgetting the overhead kicks made famous by our very own Mark Hughes ;)
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Originally posted by BHManUNut:
<strong>Trevor Sinclair scored the best overhead kick I've ever seen wile he played for QPR. I think it may have been in the First Division but I am not sure. Feckin brilliant finish anyway!!!</strong><hr></blockquote>
<a href="http://spysports.psend.com/TrevorSinclair_QPR_1997_small.jpg" target="_blank">Trev's bike</a>
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