We present you 5 most memorable goals of FIFA World Cup 2022.
Sweeping team goals, long-range piledrivers, and acrobatic volleys: we explores a few of the 2022 World Cup’s most memorable goals:
5 most memorable goals of FIFA World Cup 2022
1- Richarlison (BRA)
Brazil v Serbia, Group G
Unquestionably the most daring goal of the tournament was scored by the Brazilian striker after he had already established a name for himself in Qatar by giving his team the lead in the first match of their group.
Richarlison used the outside of his right boot to control a cross from Vinicius before turning around and leaping to score with his right foot on an incredible mid-air volley.
Brazil appeared to be about to light up the tournament with flair, technique, and improvisation after their goal, which prompted one commentator to remark, “That’s Brazil,” but despite a few more magical moments, they were defeated by Croatia in the round of eight.
2. Al-Dawsari (KSA)
Argentina v Saudi Arabia, Group C
Saudi Arabia defeated the South American powerhouses 2-1 in their debut match thanks to a remarkable goal that led to an even more astonishing outcome.
Al-Dawsari made a quick move in the area, beating two players in the process, before moving the ball past a third and unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top right corner as Leandro Paredes lunged at him.
Argentina overcame the shock of the goal and advanced to the final despite the fact that the 31-year-old Al-goal Dawsari’s sent Arabic language analysts into a frenzy of joy.
3. Wout Weghorst (NED)
Netherlands v Argentina, Quarter-final
Wout Weghorst’s equaliser in the eleventh minute of injury time was a moment of blatant impudence and tremendous drama, even though it wasn’t remarkable or require extraordinary technique.
The Dutch were awarded a free kick five metres outside the penalty area with no time remaining and a deficit of 2-1.
Argentina set up a five-man defensive wall, and the Dutch did the same, but with a three-man wall of their own.
However, Teun Koopmeiners snuck a pass to Weghorst instead of the anticipated last-ditch attempt on goal. Weghorst got clear of the Dutch wall and turned to poke the ball in and force overtime.
The classic training sequence was flawlessly executed, but the confused Argentines rallied to win the shoot-out and advance.
4. Ramos (POR)
Portugal v Switzerland, Round of 16
Cristiano Ronaldo was benched by Portugal coach Fernando Santos in favour of the 21-year-old Benfica forward, who had only made his professional debut in a pre-tournament friendly.
However, Ramos’ selection by Santos in the 17th minute gave Portugal the lead with a scorching left-foot strike on the turn from the tightest of angles.
As the helpless Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer barely moved, the ball whizzed past him, and Ramos went on to score a hat-trick in a 6-1 victory.
5. Luis Chavez (MEX)
Mexico v Saudi Arabia, Group C
This World Cup has seen very few long-range goals and few free-kick goals, but Luis Chavez’s spectacular goal demonstrated how both are done.
Chavez perfectly executed his direct free-kick from more than 25 metres away, curving the ball high over the wall but with enough speed and whip that it evaded Mohammed Al-Owais’ diving grab.
Despite Mexico’s 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in their final group game, they were still eliminated, so Chavez’s efforts proved to be in useless.
Nevertheless, he had demonstrated that, despite what data-miners may think, there is something lovely about a well-executed free-kick goal.
