There’s a competition of sorts called the Carlsberg Goal of the Day poll, euro2008.com going on over here….The last round involved voting for the best volleyed goal from the following three.
1. Marco van Basten’s spectacular effort for the Netherlands against the USSR in the final of Euro 1988 .See video
2. Marc Overmars’ volley for the Netherlands against Yugoslavia at EURO 2000. See video
3. Ronnie Whelan’s goal for the Republic of Ireland against the Soviet Union in Euro 1988.See video
And the winner – Marco Van Basten.
The next leg of the competition will involve choosing between these three brilliant goals.
1. Johan Cruyff’s solo effort for the Netherlands against Belgium in the 1976 UEFA European Championship quarter-finals.
2.Karel Poborský against Portugal at EURO ’96 and
3. Kim Vilfort in the EURO ’92 final defeat of Germany. The goals can be viewed here..