2. Marco Van Basten – Holland v Soviet Union – European Championships Final – 25/06/1988
Special players define the major tournaments and in 1988 it was the turn of Dutchman Marco Van Basten.
With the Dutch leading a tight final 1-0, midfielder Arnold Muhren hit a long cross field ball beyond the far post towards Van Basten. The forward met the ball first time, executing a perfect, dipping volley from almost the byline to crown Holland European champions.
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