Best Goals of the Decade

As the decade comes to a close, let us have a look at some of the best goals of the two World Cups played during this decade.

5. Roberto Carlos (Brazil vs. China (4-0))

This was a group game in the 2002 World Cup. Roberto Carlos opened the scoring for Brazil with this wonderful free-kick. It was the trademark Carlos freekick, thumping the ball with a long run-up with the outside of the boot. You can view the goal here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v6s9dThfcI&NR=1

4. Jared Borgetti (Mexico vs. Italy (1-1))

This was a group game at the 2002 World Cup and Mexican forward, Jared Borgetii scored a fantastic headed goal past Buffon with the likes of Cannavaro and Nesta watching aghast. You can see the goal here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWBbYhrizsM&feature=related

3. Maxi Rodriguez(Argentina vs. Mexico (2-1))

This was a second round game between Argentina and Mexico at the 2006 World Cup. The game was a close encounter. The game went into extra-time with the two teams level at 1-1. This is when Maxi Rodriguez broke Mexican hearts with a very well received goal.

He controlled a cross-field lob just outside the 18 yard box and then unleashed a fantastic curler across the face of the goal leaving the goalkeeper hapless. You can view the goal here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agRc8Q2tVPo

2. Fabio Grosso(Italy vs. Germany (2-0 ))

This was the semifinal match between Italy and Germany in 2006. The importance of the goal is really high because of which it ranks so high. The two sides played an entertaining goalless 90 mins. The deadlock was finally broken by Fabio Grosso who placed his shot that it was just out of Jens Lehmann's reach. Also, note the way Andrea Pirlo drew defenders towards him to make space for Grosso. Pirlo could have easily gone for goal from his position but instead he put Grosso in a good position to score. You can view the goal here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prfRx8gg7Oc

1. Esteban Cambiasso(Argentina vs. Serbia & Montenegro(6-1))

This is one of the greatest goals of all time. The Argentine players strung together 25 passes in a superb goal culminating in Hernan Crespo backheeling to Cambiasso to finish off the move. Truly a masterclass in passing football. You can view the goal here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R_iYLca2gc