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Thursday, 6 July 2006, 11:23 GMT 12:23 UK

Goal of the tournament

As we approach the end of the World Cup, it's time for our Goal of the Tournament competition.

We've listed Match Of The Day's ten contenders below - watch the video and the virtual replays on the BBC Sport website to remind yourself of how good they were.

And then help Sport Relief by picking what you think is the best - by voting, you have a chance to win a signed England shirt and a behind-the-scenes tour of Match of the Day.

To enter:

So here are the ten goals to pick from, as chosen by the Match Of The Day team...

GOAL A: Philip Lahm, Germany v Costa Rica - Friday 9 June


Philip Lahm Lahm got the tournament off to a spectacular start with this stunning shot into the top right-hand corner just six minutes into the opening match. He cut across from the left flank to produce an unstoppable shot.

GOAL B: Torsten Frings, Germany v Costa Rica - Friday 9 June


Torsten Frings Lahm may have ensured the opening game started with a bang, but team-mate Frings made sure it ended on a high as well. This long-range arrow of a shot wrapped up a 4-2 win for hosts Germany.

GOAL C: Tomas Rosicky, Czech Rep v USA - Monday 12 June (goal one)


Tomas Rosicky Arsenal fans should be in for some entertainment from new signing Tomas Rosicky next season if he carries on scoring like this. Jan Koller had already put the Czech Republic ahead before Rosicky had a go from long range, with spectacular results.

GOAL D: Fernando Torres, Spain v Ukraine - Wednesday 14 June


Fernando Torres Many of Europe's richest clubs were already tracking Fernando Torres before the tournament began, but goals like this one in Spain's win over Ukraine just upped the asking price. A fine finish to a move set up by defender Carles Puyol's brilliant run.

GOAL E: Steven Gerrard, England v Trinidad & Tobago - Thur 15 June


England midfielder Steven Gerrard England gave their fans few reasons to cheer in the 2006 World Cup campaign, but this late rocket by Gerrard against Trinidad and Tobago was one of the rare highlights.

GOAL F: Esteban Cambiasso, Argentina v Serbia & M'negro - Fri 16 June


Argentina's Esteban Cambiasso No amount of re-runs of this remarkable goal can lessen the brilliance of Argentina's 24 consecutive passes. Substitute Cambiasso had only been on the pitch for 15 minutes when he scored - not a bad finish for a holding midfielder.

GOAL G: Bakary Kone, Ivory Coast v Holland - Fri 16 June


Bakary Kone of Ivory Coast Many spectators rated the Elephants of the Ivory Coast the best African side of the tournament. They failed to make it out of one of the tournament's toughest groups, but Bakary Kone's solo effort ensured they went down with a flourish.

GOAL H: Deco, Portugal v Iran - Sat 17 June


Portugal's Deco It took Portugal over an hour to break down Iran's defences, and when the opening goal came, it was a long range effort from midfielder Deco, set up by Luis Figo.

GOAL I: Joe Cole, Sweden v England - Tues 20 June


Joe Cole of England The evening got off to a disastrous start with Michael Owen's injury, so this looping volley from Joe Cole was just the tonic for England fans. Cole took a headed clearance on his chest and buried the ball in the top corner form long range with a stunning volley.

GOAL J: Maxi Rodriguez, Argentina v Mexico - Sat 24 June


Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez One of those "did he really just do that?" goals, simple but stunning. Juan Pablo Sorin's raking crossfield pass found Rodriguez on the edge of the box, he controlled it and produced this dazzling volley.




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