The best goals from 2006 World Cup left football fans feeling mesmerized, sad, happy and heart broken. Every 4 years, for thirty days, the world stops to watch the game of soccer played at the international level. With teams participating from all continents, with national pride on the line, only one team will be triumphant. For soccer neutralist, it’s a good time to watch for outstanding goals from set pieces, long range, individual creativity and team effort.
The best 5 goals from Germany 2006 in no particular order.
Player:Tomas Rosicky
Match: USA vs. Czech Republic
Czech Republic started the tourney, defeating the United States of America by three goals to none. Two of the three goals scored by the Czech Republic came from Tomas Rosicky, his most memorable goal was a 35-yard bender that left fans baffled and amazed.
Player: Maxi Rodriguez
Match: Argentina vs. Mexico
In an over time game in the round of 16, Maxi Rodriguez controlled a pass from follow squad member Juan Pablo Sorin with his chest and kicked the ball creating an astounding volley which entered the Mexican goal, placing Argentina into the quarter finals of the World Cup.
Player: Fernando Torres
Match: Spain vs. Ukraine
Fernando Torres also known as El Nino, was the top goal poacher for Spain, with eleven goals in their 2006 World Cup qualification campaign. Torres ended the World Cup scoring three goals which tied with fellow squad member David Villa. However, his best goal was an astonishing volley to complete Spain four goals triumph versus Ukraine in the group stage.
Player: Esteban Cambiasso
Match: Argentina vs. Serbia and Montenegro
Argentina displayed stunning team chemistry. 24 passes in total created by Argentina while controlling ball possession from all angles of the soccer pitch. Argentina applied a soccer clinic on Serbia and Montenegro wand ended with a first-class goal by Esteban Cambiasso.
Player: David Beckham
Match: England vs. Ecuador
David Beckham ranks among the best set piece takers in soccer with the ability to curve his shot around, and over the opposing team wall. Against Ecuador the game was tied, David Beckham scored from 30 yards by a free kick in the 60th minute which led to a quarter final spot for England.
Reference
1. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/389609-top-25-world-cup-goals-ever
2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4991536.stm