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Ghana
Diego pretty much rewrites physics with this goal. I have never seen a shot curl one way, and then midway through decide to curl back the other way. Kingston the goalie is left looking like a fool. After the play the camera man shows Kingston looking around trying to figure out what just happened. He wants to blame a defender, or maybe the wall, but he is left speechless. Don't worry Kingston I don't get how Forlan does it either. This goal doesn't get the hype it deserved because of Suarez' "Mano de Dios, de la Virgen, del Papa, y la de JesuCristo mismo."
Netherlands
This is just "Forlan Unleashed." Just before this happened the announcer noticed that the Dutch had control of the game and that if Uruguay were to have any chance at all they would need a "Diego Wonder Goal." Well, we got one. I guess he can shoot left footed too. And let's not forget that Stekelenburg is easily in the top 3 best GKs list along with Iker Casillas and Manuel Neuer.
Germany
Okay, before you watch this video, let's refresh our memory. Uruguay had just been ousted from the Final by the Netherlands 3-2 and were playing Germany for 3rd place. We were tied 1-1 in the 2nd half when this happened. By the way this was later voted "Goal of the Tournament."
Impossible. This goal is UN-REAL. Taking a closer look at the physics, it's unlike any goal I have ever seen. First of all, Manuel Neuer is a world class GK, yet Forlan's strike voids him of any reaction. He is motionless. The assist from Rios is met in mid-air, by a mid-air Diego, and is struck in such a way that it curls madly after ricocheting off the pitch first. I have tried for hours to replicate anything that resembles this strike, but I've learned only one thing; this goal is a result of some strange yet perfect storm created by the Football Gods. Diego broke a WC record by scoring 4 goals outside of the 18.
Also, I apologize for John Harkes commentary. He has subsequently been sacked, honestly.
*All 3 are from after the group stage
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