Saturday, June 9, 2012

1988- Marco Van Basten


Marco van Basten scored his famous 1988 goal in the final against the Soviet Union in West Germany.

The Dutch won the final thanks to a Ruud Gullit goal and the superb volley from van Basten.

The Oranje also avenged a loss that they suffered to the Soviets in the group stage on their way to winning their only major title.


1988- Ronnie Whelan


The Soviets were also the opponents when Ronnie Whelan scored his spectacular goal for Ireland in the group stage.

Whelan's 38th minute goal came in the second game of group play, the game after Ireland's win against England to open the tournament.

Ireland did not win the game, however, as they were equalized by the Soviets in the second half to result in a 1-1 draw.


1992- Tomas Brolin


With first place in the group stage on the line, Euro 1992 host Sweden got a contribution from Tomas Brolin to beat England and win the group.

Brolin's run cut through the defense and sent the crowd in Solna in an uproar.

The Swede scored three goals in the tournament before they exited in the semifinals, enough to finish in a tie for the Golden Boot for the tournament.


1992- John Jensen


John Jensen was the surprise scorer for the surprise winner of Euro 1992.

Jensen scored in the 19th minute of the final in Gothenburg against Germany.

This goal not only was the first goal of the 1992 final but it sprung the signing of Jensen with Arsenal.

Jensen went along to become a cult hero for the Gunners and scored only one goal in his four year career.

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