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#6 Francesco Totti, 2006 World Cup
Francesco Totti dispatched a late penalty in the 2006 World Cup Round of 16 as Italy scraped past a defensively solid Australian side. Fabio Grosso was controversially impeded in the penalty box in the 90th minute before Totti calmly scored the penalty and sent Italy to the next round. Italy went on to win the World Cup. Italy under Marcello Lippi were an infamously defensive side. Their World Cup triumph itself was smitten by luck but this takes nothing away from the team spirit of the Azzurri. Fabio Grosso made an attacking run down the left flank and skipped past his opponent, finding himself in the penalty spot. As he continued his run, an Australian defender dived in and appeared to miss Grosso entirely.
Despite the lack of contact, Grosso went down and Italy were awarded a penalty. The Socceroos were justified in being incensed with the decision but then again which side hasn't enjoyed success without a little bit of luck.
#5 David Platt, 1990 World Cup
England midfielder David Platt scored in the 119th minute against Belgium to hand England victory in the Round of 16 tie. Platt's goal remained the latest ever goal scored in the World Cup until the record was broken in 2006. The goal was also Platt's first ever goal for the Three Lions. Paul Gascoigne set himself up for a free kick in a central area of the pitch about 30 yards from the Belgian goal. A floated ball towards the danger area was played in for Platt to swivel exquisitely and volley past the Belgian goalkeeper in thunderous fashion.
The technique involved in the placement of the free-kick as well as Platt's sweet connection with the volley make it go down as one of the great World Cup goals.
