Greatest World Cup goal.

[scotchedpommes]

Contemplated making this a poll, but then decided against it. Not really seeking
others' opinions, although naturally they are welcomed. This can be seen, perhaps,
as a disgustingly blatant homage to the aviophobic one, or more [as I would prefer]
just a recognition of footballing genius.

Watched a programme on television last night that proclaimed to have listed
the 50 best goals ever scored in World Cup football - brilliant they were, though
I certainly took issue with the order in which they were presented. Particularly
displeased by the fact that goal number 2, the 'second greatest', was as they
said, "one you don't actually remember". I remember it. I remember watching it
live, jumping about like a mad thing, and maybe even for a moment wishing that
I was Dutch. Alas, I am not, nor am I a fan of the Arsenal. However, it is better
than Carlos Alberto in the 1970 final, it is more amazing than the little man in '86,
and even Archie Gemmill in 1978. It was scored during one of the France '98
quarter-finals, with only a couple of minutes left to play - the commentator
makes sure you don't forget his name.

Please do watch, and appreciate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFvXVlfu4vs

[The quality isn't great, so you might not be able to see how good his close
control of the ball is - would have uploaded a better one which I have, but I
wanted to link to a video with the Dutch commentary rather than the English.]

[Rodion Romanovich]

I agree, that's a great World Cup goal. But my favorite of all time is one of Senegal's goals in the 2002 World Cup. A very swift change from defense to offense... I wonder if I can find a video of it...

[Fragony]

Ahhhhhh memory's

[Quid]

Contemplated making this a poll, but then decided against it. Not really seeking
others' opinions, although naturally they are welcomed. This can be seen, perhaps,
as a disgustingly blatant homage to the aviophobic one, or more [as I would prefer]
just a recognition of footballing genius.

Watched a programme on television last night that proclaimed to have listed
the 50 best goals ever scored in World Cup football - brilliant they were, though
I certainly took issue with the order in which they were presented. Particularly
displeased by the fact that goal number 2, the 'second greatest', was as they
said, "one you don't actually remember". I remember it. I remember watching it
live, jumping about like a mad thing, and maybe even for a moment wishing that
I was Dutch. Alas, I am not, nor am I a fan of the Arsenal. However, it is better
than Carlos Alberto in the 1970 final, it is more amazing than the little man in '86,
and even Archie Gemmill in 1978. It was scored during one of the France '98
quarter-finals, with only a couple of minutes left to play - the commentator
makes sure you don't forget his name.

Please do watch, and appreciate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFvXVlfu4vs

[The quality isn't great, so you might not be able to see how good his close
control of the ball is - would have uploaded a better one which I have, but I
wanted to link to a video with the Dutch commentary rather than the English.]

I agree with you insofar that Dennis' goal was fantastic. However, I still think, the 'little man's' goal against England in 1986 was better. Pure class!

Quid

[Dutch_guy]

Ahhhhhh memory's

Indeed it does !

However, weren't we beaten with penalties the game after that?

That, sadly, brings back memories too...

As for other goals, well I didn't see the show, and even though this one was very good, I'd imagine there are better ones out there.

[Fragony]

However, weren't we beaten with penalties the game after that?

Is that really a question

[Louis VI the Fat]

My greatest goal of all time is the 'the feet of God' goal from El Diego against England in 1986. Stunning.

[Taurus]

I watched that program aswell, awesome. Some simply amazing goals in there.

[Divine Wind]

My greatest goal of all time is the 'the feet of God' goal from El Diego against England in 1986. Stunning.

I hate too say it...

But yes that is the best world cup goal ever, had to be against England didnt it.

For those of you who havent seen it.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...+Maradona+1986

[scotchedpommes]

I agree, that's a great World Cup goal. But my favorite of all time is one of Senegal's goals in the 2002 World Cup. A very swift change from defense to offense... I wonder if I can find a video of it...

This goal?
Certainly a good one - there's a decent analysis of it in the video.

[Here's a second video of the Bergkamp goal, much like I remember
watching it. The replay shows it in slow motion from another angle,
so you can better observe the move.]

[LeftEyeNine]

Aaah yes, Dennis' trick was a memorable moment that I was able watch live on TV. I saw Wim Jonk on that "rejoice pile", I wonder what he's doing now, still within football or completely retired ?

However, I think best goal ever was, as Louis mentioned, "the Feet of God" by Maradona. It is twice meaningful that it was following "the Hand of God" in the same game. That much of dribbling, pace and control and creativity is definitely still unequalled.

[Rodion Romanovich]

This goal?
Certainly a good one - there's a decent analysis of it in the video.

yes, exactly that one

[Louis VI the Fat]

Gelatinous, it is a world sports competition that, unlike American ones, involves participants from more than one country.
Who play the kind of football that, unlike the American variant, involves playing a ball with one's foot.


Oh, and today is D-day at last guys!

[Fragony]

What is this "world cup" you speak of, and can I drink out of it?

Only the worthy ones may drink out of this cup.

[scotchedpommes]

Thought LEN might appreciate this goal more.

[Pannonian]

Contemplated making this a poll, but then decided against it. Not really seeking
others' opinions, although naturally they are welcomed. This can be seen, perhaps,
as a disgustingly blatant homage to the aviophobic one

How did he get to Korea? Did he go by ship?

[Ser Clegane]

One of the great World Cup goals was the one by Klaus Fischer in the 1982 semifinals against France.
I think the English term for that one is "bicycle kick" ("Fallrückzieher" in German).

But perhaps I am somewhat biased because the match was one of the most exciting I ever saw (although Schuhmacher's brutal foul diminished the glory of it)

[Fragony]

Seriously though, go team USA. It's no Superbowl, but the international aspect makes it interesting.

The worldcup is 'no superbowl'????? It's the biggest event in the world for gods sake, for shame!

[ShadesPanther]

Of course the articles seem to revolve around some tight-assed liberal bitching about how Soccer is superior to all American sports because it's got European origins.

Your point being?

[Here's a second video of the Bergkamp goal, much like I remember
watching it. The replay shows it in slow motion from another angle,
so you can better observe the move.]

It is a great goal it's just the way he controls the long pass with just one touch, does a superb nutmeg and smashes it past the keeper

[Fragony]

The game itself is bland and boring.

I demand his head on a stick! Football > everything else

[Fragony]

Yes, Football is superior to everything else indeed. But I can't say the same for Soccer.

psssssssssssst behind you

[LeftEyeNine]

SSNeo, man, after the match we were marching as if we had conquered Vienna.

However it was rather interesting that we had not matched a European team throughout that tournament until we were in the semi-finals. That makes our 3rd place still debatable here.

[Incongruous]

Niether its the type of silly football the Americans play.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Seriously though, go team USA. It's no Superbowl, but the international aspect makes it interesting.

You know, team USA may often be derided by the more traditional footy countries, but they always do alright really. It's a decent team, still no match for the top teams, but definately on par with a good European or South American team.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Ser Clegane, that Fallrückzieher was not a moment of glory.

It was the moment darkness set in, a day of infamy. A day God turned his back on the world, abondoned humanity, and let the Teutonic Hordes from Hell roam free. There was no good in this world on that day.

German footballers, they don't even exist. There is no such thing as a German national football team. They're ghosts, shadowy creatures from the underworld. They get called upon, get released from the darkest nooks and crannies of Hell, to punish us frail, mortal human beings for our sins and burn our souls.

Some teams were meant to win: Hungary in 1954, Holland in 1974, France in 1982. They were forsaken by God.

Fortunately, two other countries were spared from this cruel fate, their destiny not denied from them: England in 1966 and Argentina in 1986. In both finals though, the hounds from hell came back to 2-2 after being 2-0 down as a reminder to repent our sins, before justice and mercy prevailed.

Any victory over the German football team is a sign of God's benevolence, of hope, of good in this world. A victory for all of humanity.

[Fragony]

Ya america is pretty decent, didn't they get to the 4th place last time? You would assume that such a prestation would spark some enthousiasm, strange it didn't happen. Maybe a being the best thingie.

[Rodion Romanovich]

I think USA lost their quarter final in the last World Cup... But they were quite good in most of their games before the quarter final. They happened to meet a Germany with Kahn in top-shape in the quarter final

[Rodion Romanovich]

Three hours and fifteen minutes until first kick-off

[Taurus]

Can't wait!

[Fragony]

I think USA lost their quarter final in the last World Cup... But they were quite good in most of their games before the quarter final. They happened to meet a Germany with Kahn in top-shape in the quarter final

That was one strange tournament, it was fun watching the South Korean's, appeared out of nothing and played a few great games, they were so enthousiastic, very moving to watch. A bit too succesful maybe, last match they were too content with past achievements and played a tame game.

edit, which team do you support Taurus?

god I am exited, woooooooooooooooooooorlllllllllllllllldcup goodness YAY, the only thing that prevents europeans from killing eachother!