EURO 2016: About the late goals...

The Complete List of Late Goals scored in the EURO 2016 until the last day group fixture:

1. 80’ – Glushakov for Russia vs Slovakia to make it 1-2 (a late consolation goal)
2. 81’ – Robson-Kanu for Wales vs Slovakia to make it 2-1 (a much needed winner)
3. 87’ – Stieber for Hungary vs Austria to make it 2-0 (a late brace for Hungary)
4. 87’ – Pique for Spain vs Czech Republic to make it 1-0 (a winner to finally break the deadlock) 6.
5. 88’ – Eder for Italy vs Sweden to make it 1-0 (a winner that took Italy to six points and made them group toppers)
6. 88’ – Persic for Croatia vs Spain to make it 2-1 (a winner against the defending champions that saw Croatia top group D)
7. 88’ – An own goal for Saeversson for Hungary vs Iceland to make it 1-1 (an equaliser that got Hungary a crucial point)
8. 89’ – Payet for France vs Romania to make it 2-1 (a winner for the hosts in the opening game of the tournament)
9. 90’ – Griezmann for France vs Albania to make it 1-0 (the first of the two late goals to bring the points tally of the hosts to six points in two games)
10. 90’+1’ – Sturridge for England vs Wales to make it 2-1 (a dramatic winner for England, their only win in the group stages)
11. 90’+2’ – Berezutski for Russia vs England to make it 1-1 (a late equalizer for Russia to stun the English fans and deny them three points)
12. 90’+2’ – Schwienstiger for Germany vs Ukraine to make it 2-0 (a late brace for Germany)
13. 90’+3’ – Necid for Czech Republic vs Croatia to make it 2-2 (a late equalizer from a penalty to give Czech their only point in this year’s EURO campaign)
14. 90’+3’ – Pelle for Italy vs Belgium to make it 2-0 (a late brace for Italy to complete a convincing victory over the tournament’s dark horses in Belgium)
15. 90’+6’ – Payet for France vs Albania to make it 2-0 (the second of the two late goals to complete the joy of the excited home fans)
16. 90’+6’ – McGinn for Northern Ireland vs Ukraine to make it 2-0 (a late brace that helped improve their goal difference and took them to the next round)of t

→ Interestingly, 20 out of the possible 24 teams have been involved in late goals, with the exception of: Switzerland, Portugal, Poland and Turkey. Hosts France have scored 3 late goals, whereas Russia, Hungary and Italy have scored two late goals.

Teams such as Spain, Croatia, Czech Republic and England have been on the sending and receiving end, once each. It would have been disappointing for teams such as Ukraine, Slovakia and Albania to concede late goals twice in the tournament.

Sportskeeda’s Picks for the most dramatic late goals:

It was not easy to choose the best three among the host of late goals. Most of these goals not only changed the outcome of the match, but also impacted the qualification scenarios and group table standings of some of these teams.

Considering these factors, we have picked the three best, most dramatic and potent goals among them. Let us know if you agree with our list, or make sure to mention your favorite late goals among these in the comments section.

3. Robson-Kanu’s 87th minute winner for Wales against Slovakia to make it 2-1:Wales made their EURO finals debut when the played Slovakia in group B’s opening fixture. Though the Welsh team has star players like Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen in its ranks, it was goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey’s back injury, moments before the kick-off, which threatened to derail their tournament.

As the match progressed, Gareth Bale converted from the free kick the edge of the box in the 10’ but Slovakia drew level in the second half from substitute Duda’s first touch of the game.

Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates after putting Wales back in front with eight minutes remaining in their opening fixture against Slovakia.

Wales replaced Williams for Hal Robson-Kanu in the 71’ and ten minutes into his game, Robson-Kanu applied the finishing touch from an Aaron Ramsey assist to earn Wales back their lead.

Slovakia almost scored early in the game when Ben Davies denied them from an early goal-line clearance and late in the game when Nemec struck the post. This turned out to be a big victory for Wales, the celebrations said it all for anyone who wanted to know about this team and this journey was far from over.

Moreover, a late winner here ensured them three points and they went on to top the group, in spite of losing to England when they conceded in the injury time.