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There have been many great goals in the European Championships. But here
are ten of the best.
| Click Here for goals 10-6 Click Here for the Winning Goal |
| Number 5: John Jensen |
| When? Denmark v Germany, Euro 92 Final.. |
| How? Flemming Polvleson, on the right, pulled the ball back for John Jensen to unleash a powerful drive past Illgner. It was the first goal as Denmark beat Germany 2-0 in the Final. |
| Why so Good? A goal to defeat the overwhelming favourites Germany for one of the biggest shocks in football history. |
| Number 4: Michel Platini |
| When? France v Spain, Euro 84 Final. |
| How? A trademark free-kick from Platini, he bent the ball round the Spanish wall and under goalkeeper Arconada. It was Platini's ninth goal of the tournament as France went onto win 2-0. |
| Why so Good? Platini was the player of the tournament and it was apt that he scored in the Final to break the Championship goalscoring record. |
| Number 3: Marco Van Basten |
| When? Holland v USSR, Euro 88 Final. |
| How? Van Basten, on the right flank, met Arnold Muhren's high, looping centre from the left with a fantastic right-foot volley from the tightest of angles that left goalkeeper Dasaev stunned. It was Holland's second goal! |
| Why so Good? Van Basten's fifth of the tournament was one of the most spectacular and dramatic goals in European football history. |
| Number 2: Oliver Bierhoff |
| When? Germany v Czech Republic, Euro 96 Final |
| How? The 'Golden Goal' that won the tournament scored after four minutes of extra-time. Bierhodd's left-foot shot from the edge of the box went through goalkeeper Kouba's hands and rolled in off the post. |
| Why so Good? The first ever Euro golden goal. And in the Final too, it couldn't have been more dramatic! |
