[toot86]

The 10 best goals from the World Cup 10 all the way to 1..Guess who got the #1 GOAL!!?'



10. Jon Dahl TOMASSON - Uruguay v DENMARK (Group A)
The Danes' attacking style was football of a bygone age, with lightning wingers feeding a prolific centre-forward. Strange as it may seem to Newcastle fans, that striker was Tomasson. He scored four goals in total, but his first was the best and summed up what Denmark were all about. A clever first-time pass from Tomasson freed Jesper Gronkjaer on the left, his cross was instant and Tomasson raced into the box to sweep home first time.

9.Francisco ARCE - PARAGUAY v South Africa (Group B)
For all the quality on show in the Far East, there were precious few free-kick goals. Roberto Carlos' bludgeoned effort against China and Belgium's Johan Walem's sweet strike against Russia stick in the memory, but the pick of the bunch was this cracker from Paraguay's Arce, an unsaveable right-foot curler from 30 yards which crashed in via the underside of the bar.

8. Diego FORLAN - Senegal v URUGUAY (Group A)
Forlan had been the subject of snipes and s******************s in England before the tournament, after his first few months at Manchester United had failed to produce a single goal. He didn't start a game for Uruguay, but in one substitute appearance did enough to give the Old Trafford faithful hope for the new season. Loitering on the edge of the Senegal box at a free-kick, Forlan controlled a clearance on his chest and arced a volley into the corner with the outside of his right boot.

7. ILHAN Mansiz - Senegal v TURKEY (Quarter-finals)
Turkey v Senegal was the most watchable of the quarter-finals and all it had lacked going into extra-time was a goal. That was largely down to the Turks' out-of-form skipper Hakan Sukur. He gave way to Ilhan, who showed his senior colleague the way to goal with arguably the most classic striker's effort of the finals. As Umit Davala raided down the right Ilhan made a beeline for the near post and swept a beautiful half-volley which nestled in the far corner of Tony Sylva's net.

6. Juan Carlos VALERON - SPAIN v Slovenia (Group B)
There was still a sense of underachievement about Spain's performance at the finals, even if their quarter-final defeat to South Korea was as much about dodgy decisions as poor play. When they did get it right, though, the Spaniards were irresistible. This goal was their finest moment; a complete combination of incision and invention. Javi De Pedro was standing almost on the left touchline when he spotted Valeron on the opposite side of the area. The winger bent in a superb pass which Valeron side-footed back across the keeper without breaking stride.

5. Junichi INAMOTO - JAPAN v Belgium (Group H)
Japan were the more fancied of the co-hosts coming into the finals, but the fanfare which greeted their opening game against Belgium had been followed only by anticlimax as the workaday Belgians spent an hour well on top. But after Takayuki Suzuki had equalised Marc Wilmots' opener, Inamoto really kick-started the party and gave Arsenal fans a taste of what might have been. Robbing Wilmots a la Vieira on half-way, Inamoto continued his run, collected a return pass, brushed aside Eric Van Meir and rocketed a left-foot drive across Geert De Vlieger. The moment the World Cup came alive in Japan.

4. Dario RODRIGUEZ - URUGUAY v Denmark (Group A)
Uruguay were cast in the role of Group A villains, but for all the play-acting and rough stuff they were responsible for some of the most eye-catching moments of the group and the finals. If Forlan's volley was fantastic, Rodriguez' was sensational, cutting across the ball first time, and left-footed from 25 yards.Almost as spectacular was the assist from Pablo Garcia, who indulged in a spot of keepy-uppy before teeing up his mate.

3. EDMILSON - Costa Rica v BRAZIL (Group C)
The most attractive team in the competition they may be, but this Brazil side has not got the all-round ease and comfort on the ball as the great teams of the past. Edmilson has been a notable exception, sidling forward from centre-back frequently and elegantly. Undoubtedly his highlight of the tournament was the acrobatic overhead against Costa Rica, thumped past Erick Lonnis midway through a lazy-looking fall, which followed a typical meander upfield.

2. Salif DIAO - Denmark v SENEGAL (Group A)
After Pape Bouba Diop had completed the stunning smash-and-grab on holders France in the opening game, counter-attacks at breakneck speed became the trademark of Senegal's passage to the quarter-finals. Often such forays foundered on a stray El-Hadji Diouf flick, but against Denmark it all clicked into place in breathtaking fashion. A move which began from a Danish corner ended with Salif Diao rampaging through the middle to slide past Thomas Sorensen. Four passes, 90 yards, 10 seconds, one exhilirating goal.

1. Jared BORGETTI - MEXICO v Italy (Group G)
If Diao's strike for Senegal was the ultimate quickfire counter, Borgetti's against the Italians will go down as a team goal straight from the textbook - with a brilliant finish at the end. A 15-pass period of possession took in both corners via the centre circle, and when Cuauhtemoc Blanco provided the forward impetus with a chip down the middle, Borgetti, back to goal, met the pass with a neck-breaking header which went back the way he came and hit the inside-netting of Gianluigi Buffon's goal. Near-perfect.




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[The REVerend]

I agree that Borgetti's goal was brilliant, and one of the best in the tournament.

I can't believe, however, that they completely left off Ronaldinho's free kick. If it had been hit by David Beckham you can bet your socks that it would be in the top 10, if not #1. Brazil's first goal of that game should be up their too. I would rate it higher than Forlan's strike.

"Turkey v Senegal was the most watchable of the quarter-finals and all it had lacked going into extra-time was a goal."

While Ilhan's strike was certainly sweet, what game were they watching? Turkey vs. Senegal was one of the worst games of the tournament IMHO. It was the only one for which I had trouble staying awake.

Edmilson's goal was nice but it would have been saved by any decent 'keeper. It was hit right at Lonnis.

Finally, I might put McBride's goal against Mexico in the top 10. It featured a great run by Reyna, a sublime touch by Wolff, and a perfect finish. Counterattacking football at its very best.

Damn I miss the World Cup.

[thepremierleague]

How can they miss Diaos goal against Denmark, pure counter attacking genius. It was much better than Turkey's against Senegal.

I bet my life they did not look at every goal, just the few that came to mind.

[Matt Clark]

Originally posted by thepremierleague
How can they miss Diaos goal against Denmark, pure counter attacking genius. It was much better than Turkey's against Senegal.

I bet my life they did not look at every goal, just the few that came to mind.

What, you mean this one -


"2. Salif DIAO - Denmark v SENEGAL (Group A)
After Pape Bouba Diop had completed the stunning smash-and-grab on holders France in the opening game, counter-attacks at breakneck speed became the trademark of Senegal's passage to the quarter-finals. Often such forays foundered on a stray El-Hadji Diouf flick, but against Denmark it all clicked into place in breathtaking fashion. A move which began from a Danish corner ended with Salif Diao rampaging through the middle to slide past Thomas Sorensen. Four passes, 90 yards, 10 seconds, one exhilirating goal. "

I bet my life you didn't read the whole post.

[Real Ray]

I thought Rivaldo's goal against England rates better than some on this list.

First you have Ronaldinho's run right into the teeth of the defence and at full speed, hitting Rivaldo right on the money. Rivaldo then starts as if he's going to shoot with his right foot, but goes to his left and puts it past Seaman.

Perhaps he left too bad a taste in people's mouth with the nonsense against Turkey.

[soccerfan220]

The Reverend: I totally agree with you. I thought Ronaldinho's goal was definitely the best. It was unbelievable! And if David Beckham scored it, people would still be talking about it. That's why he's overrated. He's good, but overrated. Having that goal not even on the list in incredible!

[toot86]

Free Kicks are not counted as great goals... First its a individual effort either the GK makes a dum mistake or you miss the shot... The only goals counted are ones with team in mind .. I dont even think a Olympic Goal would be counted.

[Unorthodox Yank]

umm....How anyone is forgetting Marc WILMOTS' bycicle kick gal against Brazil is beyond my imagination, alos Rivaldo's Juggle, then volley goal in the same game deserves to be up there as well.

[pololo]

Originally posted by Unorthodox Yank
umm....How anyone is forgetting Marc WILMOTS' bycicle kick gal against Brazil is beyond my imagination, alos Rivaldo's Juggle, then volley goal in the same game deserves to be up there as well.

That was against Japan i think,sweet goal.

My favorites:

Dario Rodriguez vs Denmark
Ronaldinho vs England
Marc Wilmots vs Japan
Edmilson vs Costa Rica
Diao vs Denmark
Hakan Sukur vs Korea
Korean(don't remember the name,please help)vs Portugal
Rivaldo vs England
Ronaldo vs Turkey(group game)
Hasan Sas vs Brazil

[Slash/ED]

Call me biast but Hollands strike against Cameroon had to be one of the best finishes, sublime skill to keep it down right into the bottom corner.