Saturday, June 9, 2012

1996- Davor Suker


Croatia were well on their way to a victory over Denmark in the second group game and Davor Suker made the game a bit more interesting.

Suker lobbed the ball over Danish keeper Peter Schmeichel in the 90th minute for one of the more memorable goals from Euro 1996.

Croatia did get past the group stage but lost to eventual champions Germany in the quarterfinals.


1996- Oliver Bierhoff


In the final at Wembley in 1996, Germany faced the Czech Republic and they went into extra time.

In extra time, the golden goal rule was in effect and Oliver Bierhoff's 95th minute goal clinched the title for the Germans.


2000- David Trezeguet


Four years after Bierhoff scored his golden goal, David Trezeguet did the same for France in 2000.

Trezeguet's golden goal was scored in the 103rd minute against Italy in the final in Rotterdam.

The striker scored 13 minutes after Sylvain Wiltord scored in the 90th minute to give Les Bleus the momentum heading into extra time.

France earned their second title in 2000, two years after winning the World Cup on their home soil.


2004- Zidedine Zidane


Before becoming notorious for his headbutt in the 2008 FIFA World Cup, Zidane was the world's best player.

Zidane's free kick against England in the group stage in Portugal started the comeback against England for Les Blues.

Zizou scored on a free kick against England and then he scored the game-winner on a penalty kick.

Both goals for Zidane came in stoppage time as the French started their run to the quarterfinals.


2004- Zlatan Ibrahimovic


Sweden was a goal down to Italy in their Group C match in Porto before Zlatan Ibrahimovic invoked some creativity.

After a melee in the penalty area, Zlatan took matters into his matters into his own hands and knocked home the 85th minute goal in Porto.

The Swede scored twice in the tournament and it is not the only time he makes this list of amazing goals.


2004- Maniche


Maniche sent the country of Portugal into celebration with his bending shot from the left side of the penalty area in the 58th minute in Lisbon.

Portugal took their home fans by storm and carried them into the championship game,

But, we all know what happened in that championship game in Lisbon.

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