Football: Top 5 goals that changed the history of football

Football is a sport where the result of the match is decided based on the number of goals that were scored by either team in a match. Notably, it is very important for the teams to score goals in Football. However, playing good would be beneficial for the fans, but not for the team. At the end of the day, goals matter.

Meanwhile, it has been an emphasis by the players and managers these days. However, some goals tend to change the landscape of the game.

Here are 5 such goals which have changed the game itself-

5. Sergio Aguero’s last minute goal against QPR

It was the big stage. Notably, the final of the Premier League 2012 featured Manchester City and QPR. Until the third minute of the extra time, no goal was scored from either side. However, that was when Aguero had produced a masterclass to win the game for City. Meanwhile, it was the first Premier League win for Manchester City in more than 44 years.

4. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s goal against Bayern Munich

It was the finals of the Champions League 1999 between Bayern Munich and Manchester United. Notably, it is now almost very iconic in the League Football, particularly for United fans. However, in the 90th minute of the game, Ole Gunnar scored the goal and helped United to achieve the treble.

3. Andres Iniesta’s goal in the World Cup final 2010

Spain created history in 2010. Notably, for the first time in Football, they managed to win the World Cup. Andres Iniesta was the hero for the European side. In the dying moments of the game, Iniesta claimed the sole goal of the match and helped Spain to emerge victorious against a good Netherlands side.

2. Marco Van Basten’s goal in the Euro 1988 final

Van Basten is one of the most talented players the game has ever seen. New fans might not remember him but he was good for Netherlands. In the final of Euro 1988, Van Basten scored a sensational goal against the Soviet Union. It helped Netherlands to claim their biggest win in Football history.

1.Diego Maradona’s iconic goal in the final of 1986 World Cup

It had to be the number 1 in the list. Notably, none can forget the ‘Hand of god,’ which is now so iconic. In addition, the goal of Maradona against England in the final of the 1986 World Cup was one of its kind and is rated the greatest goal of all time by many. It helped Argentina to win their second Football World Cup.