Tim Cahill v the Netherlands
The former Everton man’s left-footed volley for Australia against the Netherlands in the group stages was sublime.
James Rodríguez v Uruguay
The golden boy of Colombian football scored several classy goals in this tournament, but many feel this strike against Uruguay was his best.
Robin van Persie v Spain
Daley Blind deserves major credit for his high-quality assist, but van Persie’s finish with the head was majestic.
Mario Götze v Argentina
The Bayern Munich attacker kept his composure to chest down André Schürrle’s pass and tuck the ball past Sergio Romero to win the World Cup for Germany.
Lionel Messi v Iran
The Argentina forward struck in stoppage time to send La Albiceleste into the knock-out stages of the tournament.
David Luiz v Colombia
The PSG defender fired in an absolute peach of a free-kick during the hosts’ victory over Colombia in the quarter-finals.
Jermaine Jones v Portugal
The Beşiktaş midfielder sent the US into raptures when he blasted home from outside the box in the Group G clash against Portugal.
André Schürrle v Brazil
After some hugely impressive build-up play, the 23-year-old finished from an acute angle, a seventh stake through Brazilian hearts.
Lionel Messi v Nigeria
Messi’s gorgeous free-kick added to his earlier goal to ensure a 3-2 win for Argentina over the Nigerians.
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Xherdan Shaqiri v Honduras
The clever Bayern Munich playmaker struck from outside the box in the Group E clash, one of a superb hat-trick of goals in that game.
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James Rodríguez v Japan
The Monaco attacking midfielder dribbled his way to a sensational goal.
Arjen Robben v Spain
The Netherlands’ man showed searing pace to burn past Gerard Piqué then a calm head to wait for a clear shot on goal.
