Top 10 last-minute international goals

Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

#4 Sylvain Wiltord, Euro 2000

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France striker Sylvain Wiltord scored in the final minute of injury time to take the game to extra time. Italy scored in the 55th and held on before Wiltord slotted past Toldo in injury time to equalize. France went on to win the game in extra time.

Desperate to find an equalizer in the dying stages of the game, a long ball found Patrick Vieira who nodded the ball onto Wiltord. Wiltord managed to squeeze the ball past the goalkeeper and hand France, the world champions, a much-needed lifeline. David Trezeguet scored in extra time to crown Les Bleus as European Champions as well.

#3 Fabio Grosso, 2006 World Cup

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Italy had plenty of luck in the 2006 World Cup and after their controversial penalty against Australia, the Azzurri left it late in the semi-final against Germany as well. The game was at 0-0 and looked to be heading to penalties before defender Fabio Grosso scored. Germany pushed for the equalizer but were caught on the counter as Del Piero scored and made it 2-0 sending Italy to the finals.

Grosso was in the spotlight following his antics against Australia when he seemed to dive to win a penalty. On this occasion, the Italian defender's ability made the difference. An Italian corner was cleared by the Germans to Andrea Pirlo at the edge of the penalty area. Pirlo beat his man and found Grosso in space. Taking it the first time, Grosso curled a majestic strike past Jens Lehmann in goal and ran towards Marcello Lippi in celebration.

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