Lucky Strike
08-09-2008, 07:50 PM
In honour of the Barrett goal today, I've put together my list of best ever TFC goals. These are ranked based on my interpretation of the skill needed to score the goal.
The top three are:
1. Danny Dichio: Last Second Goal in the 2007 Season (102007 vs. New England Revolution). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/102107_smgoty_w29_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14545&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/102107_smgoty_w29_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14545&catCode=partne%20)
2. Chad Barrett: Long Distance Free Kick into Top Corner (080908 at Colorado Rapids). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/08/080908_tfccor_barrett_goal2_400.wmv&w_id=24032&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/08/080908_tfccor_barrett_goal2_400.wmv&w_id=24032&catCode=top_plays%20)
3. Rohan Ricketts: Good dribbling in the box 1 v. 2 (061408 vs. Colorado Rapids). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_rickettes_goal_reel_350.wmv&w_id=21625&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_rickettes_goal_reel_350.wmv&w_id=21625&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1)
Honourable Mentions:
· Danny Dichio: First ever TFC goal (051207 vs. Chicago Fire). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/051307_smgoty_w6_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14297&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/051307_smgoty_w6_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14297&catCode=partner%20)
· Jim Brennan: Long Distance Free Kick (052607 at Columbus Crew). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/052607_smgoty_w8_brennan_350.wmv&w_id=14303&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/052607_smgoty_w8_brennan_350.wmv&w_id=14303&catCode=partne%20)
· Amado Guevara: Top Corner Curling Free Kick (042608 vs. Kansas City Wizards). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/04/042608_kcwtor_goal1_2_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=19406&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/04/042608_kcwtor_goal1_2_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=19406&catCode=top_pla%20)
· Danny Dichio: Half Volley to Far Post (061408 vs. Colorado Rapids). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_goal_1_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=21551&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_goal_1_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=21551&catCode=top_plays%20)
· Amado Guevara: Great Top Corner Free Kick (072808 at Real Salt Lake). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/partner/sierra_mist/nominee/072808_smgotw_w19_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=23822&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/partner/sierra_mist/nominee/072808_smgotw_w19_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=23822&catCode=pa%20)
The two Guevara goals and the Barrett goals are very similar, but Barrett's got the nod in the top three because it was further from goal.
What are your thoughts? Did I miss one? Do you rank them differently? One thing is for sure, they are all great goals and #1 always gives me chills... Enjoy!
The top three are:
1. Danny Dichio: Last Second Goal in the 2007 Season (102007 vs. New England Revolution). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/102107_smgoty_w29_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14545&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/102107_smgoty_w29_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14545&catCode=partne%20)
2. Chad Barrett: Long Distance Free Kick into Top Corner (080908 at Colorado Rapids). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/08/080908_tfccor_barrett_goal2_400.wmv&w_id=24032&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/08/080908_tfccor_barrett_goal2_400.wmv&w_id=24032&catCode=top_plays%20)
3. Rohan Ricketts: Good dribbling in the box 1 v. 2 (061408 vs. Colorado Rapids). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_rickettes_goal_reel_350.wmv&w_id=21625&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_rickettes_goal_reel_350.wmv&w_id=21625&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1)
Honourable Mentions:
· Danny Dichio: First ever TFC goal (051207 vs. Chicago Fire). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/051307_smgoty_w6_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14297&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/051307_smgoty_w6_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=14297&catCode=partner%20)
· Jim Brennan: Long Distance Free Kick (052607 at Columbus Crew). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/052607_smgoty_w8_brennan_350.wmv&w_id=14303&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2007/open/partner/sierra_mist/goty/052607_smgoty_w8_brennan_350.wmv&w_id=14303&catCode=partne%20)
· Amado Guevara: Top Corner Curling Free Kick (042608 vs. Kansas City Wizards). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/04/042608_kcwtor_goal1_2_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=19406&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/04/042608_kcwtor_goal1_2_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=19406&catCode=top_pla%20)
· Danny Dichio: Half Volley to Far Post (061408 vs. Colorado Rapids). http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_goal_1_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=21551&catCode=top_plays&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/topplays/06/061408_cortor_goal_1_dichio_350.wmv&w_id=21551&catCode=top_plays%20)
· Amado Guevara: Great Top Corner Free Kick (072808 at Real Salt Lake). http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/partner/sierra_mist/nominee/072808_smgotw_w19_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=23822&catCode=partner_sponsor&type=v_free&_mp=1 (http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/open/partner/sierra_mist/nominee/072808_smgotw_w19_guevara_350.wmv&w_id=23822&catCode=pa%20)
The two Guevara goals and the Barrett goals are very similar, but Barrett's got the nod in the top three because it was further from goal.
What are your thoughts? Did I miss one? Do you rank them differently? One thing is for sure, they are all great goals and #1 always gives me chills... Enjoy!