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Top Goals of the Euro

Here is a look at some of the best goals scored during the Euro 2012 soccer championship. (AP)
Here is a look at some of the best goals scored during the Euro 2012 soccer championship. (AP)
A well timed goal by Joleon Lescott sustained hopes of England in the Euro 2012. England tied the match 1-1 with France and all credits were to the high flying maneuver by Lescott. (AP)
A well timed goal by Joleon Lescott sustained hopes of England in the Euro 2012. England tied the match 1-1 with France and all credits were to the high flying maneuver by Lescott. (AP)
Mario Balotelli's aerial goal past Ireland's John O'Shea quashed all hopes of an Irish comeback against Italy. The late second goal took Italy to a 2-0 victory. (Reuters)
Mario Balotelli's aerial goal past Ireland's John O'Shea quashed all hopes of an Irish comeback against Italy. The late second goal took Italy to a 2-0 victory. (Reuters)
Hammering in the fourth nail in the Irish coffin, Cesc Fabregas's goal during the Group C match between Spain and Ireland portrayed exemplary finesse and perfection. (AP)
Hammering in the fourth nail in the Irish coffin, Cesc Fabregas's goal during the Group C match between Spain and Ireland portrayed exemplary finesse and perfection. (AP)
Ronaldo's marvelous header was instrumental in propelling the Portuguese into the semi-finals of the Euro 2012. This was also the opening and only goal during quarterfinal match between Czech Republic and Portugal (AP)
Ronaldo's marvelous header was instrumental in propelling the Portuguese into the semi-finals of the Euro 2012. This was also the opening and only goal during quarterfinal match between Czech Republic and Portugal (AP)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal against France was one of the best of the tournament so far. Sadly this was the only win that Sweden achieved in the group stage leading to their eventual elimination. (AP)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal against France was one of the best of the tournament so far. Sadly this was the only win that Sweden achieved in the group stage leading to their eventual elimination. (AP)