5 most important goals scored by substitutes at the FIFA World Cup

#3. Ilhan Mansiz, Turkey vs Senegal, 2002

Ilhan's golden goal took Turkey to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup

Both Turkey and Senegal were among the many surprise packages in the 2002 World Cup. Both sides qualified from their group and would face each other in their maiden World Cup quarter-final. Besiktas striker Ilhan Mansiz, played all of Turkey’s matches as a substitute.

A virtual unknown before the start of the tournament, Ilhan made a name for himself by baffling Roberto Carlos through his rainbow flick during Turkey’s opening match against Brazil. In the quarter-final, Ilhan was once again on the substitute’s bench before replacing skipper Hakan Sukur in the 67th minute.

The match ended goalless and went into extra-time, where the first team that scores, wins. Just four minutes into extra-time, Turkey began a counter-attack. Goalkeeper Rustu Recber threw the ball towards Arif Erdem, who was brought down by defender Omar Daf. However, the ball was quickly gathered by Umit Davala, who sent a low cross towards Ilhan. The 26-year old smashed the ball past Senegalese goalie Tony Sylva and sent Turkey into the semi-finals.

Ilhan’s golden goal ended Senegal’s fairy tale but also made him immortal in Turkish football’s history books. A golden goal indeed.