wonder goal!

21 06 2006

1635hrs

I haven't written anything about the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but that doesn't mean I haven't been watching the matches man, hoho. Last night I stayed up till 5am to catch England play Sweden in their last group match of the first round… and one moment in the 34th minute made it all worthwhile.

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(GettyImages)

From 30 metres out, England's left-sided midfielder Joe Cole takes a clearance on his chest and smashes in a volley that hurtles straight towards the Swedish goal…

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(afp.com)

… here's another angle. Guess what happened next? ;) Definitely the goal of the tournament so far! (y)

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(afp.com)

Click here to see the goal. ;)