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There is nothing like hitting the back of the net.
The thrill of playing for your country at a World Cup is unparalleled. Who is the greatest World Cup goal scorer?
The topic was discussed in the latest Match of the Day: Top 10.
Ranking your choices at the bottom of the page will allow you to have your say on the show.
Saudi Arabia qualified for the World Cup for the first time, and Saeed Al-Owairan wrote his name in World Cup folklore.
The forward latched on to a mistake from the other side of the field. He began to run. Also running. Also running. He was able to score despite almost losing control of the ball in the penalty area.
Shearer said it was a very special goal.
Lineker said it was from his own half and it was a great finish.
As Brazil looked to open an opening, the Northern Ireland defence seemed to be holding their own.
But Josimar decided to take matters into his own hands, smacking a long-range drive which sailed over the legend's head into the top corner of the net.
Is it a cross or was he shooting at something?
Even the great Dino Zoff in the Italy goal was powerless to stop the Brazilian's goal from being so perfect.
Shearer said it was an amazing strike.
It was too far out to hit.
The captain of the Netherlands only had one thing on his mind when he got the ball down the left flank. The left-back took a touch to set himself before hitting a shot across goal and into the far corner.
It was like it wasn't reality.
Shearer said what a hit.
The lineker is absolute stonker.
There was a star.
Michael Owen announced himself on the international stage with a brilliant solo effort, collecting David Beckham's pass and darting past two Argentina defenders to score.
Michael Owen's goal was amazing. He had the ability to finish it off after going past someone.
Dennis Bergkamp!" The man is Dennis Bergkamp. The Dutch commentary version of this goal has racked up almost 8 million views on the internet.
The Netherlands' quarter-final tie against Argentina was heading for extra-time but the Gunners man had other ideas, brilliantly controlling Frank de Boer's raking pass, turning inside of Roberto Ayala and clipping an outside-of- the-foot finish into the net.
Carlos Alberto's goal against Italy in the 1970 final is described as "this goal is art" by the top comment on the video sharing website.
When the Brazilians are passing the ball around to each other in their own half, it looks like there will be no problem, as long as the move moves in the right direction.
The best way to describe this goal is satisfying. The reverse angle can be watched on repeat if you find the Gif version.
Benjamin Pavard struck the cleanest of hits with the outside of his boot after seeing the ball fall to him on the edge of the box. The goal of the tournament was voted on by the fans.
The lineker thought Pavard's finish was beautiful.
There is a video of this goal that brings a smile to your face.
The two South American countries faced off against one another. James Rodriguez stunned the crowd with a sensational strike, taking the ball on his chest just outside the D, before volleying it into the top corner.
The lineker said it was amazing.
Shearer said the technique to flick it up and then volley it.
That is magnificent, you have to say that. That was the best football player on the planet.
Barry Davies nailed the commentary of Diego Maradona's unforgettable solo goal against England, sprinting past Peter Reid, cutting through three challenges and scoring into the net.
Shearer said that he was genius.
You are in awe when you are on the pitch with him.
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