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What was your favourite goal of the 2014 World Cup?

We’ve whittled 171 down to 12…

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.

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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.

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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.

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Which was the best goal of the tournament?


Poll Results:

Rodriguez v Uruguay (901)
Cahill v the Netherlands (293)
Van Persie v Spain (273)
Gotze v Argentina (57)
Rodriguez v Japan (45)
Messi v Iran (30)
Robben v Spain (19)
Luiz v Colombia (18)
Jones v Portugal (14)
Shaqiri v Honduras (14)
Schurrle v Brazil (13)
AN Other (13)
Messi v Nigeria (10)

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