Flashback 2014: A Football Nerd’s Diary

Written by Goalden Times Editorial Team on January 4, 2015

‘Goalden Times’ had handpicked and compiled the greatest memories of the past year (2014) after going through thousands of video clips. We had to exclude a number of strong contenders after major technical debates and impact analysis to come up with assorted Top 10 lists for 2014. Reader’s feedback is highly appreciated.

Top 10 Goals of 2014
Top 10 Saves of 2014
Top 10 Assists of 2014
Top 10 Matches of 2014
Top 10 Goals of 2014
1. Pajtim Kasami’s (Fulham) outrageous volley vs Crystal Palace

2.  James Rodríguez amazing volley goal vs Uruguay

3. Jérémy Ménez (Milan) insane back-heel goal vs Parma

4. Pastore (PSG) amazing dribble and strike against Chelsea

5. Solo, Spectacular and a Cup Winner against Barcelona Exceptional Garet Bale

6. 91st-minute winner, One Dependable Shoulder and ‘Leo Messi’ branded beauty vs Iran

7.  Here is a curler. Heung-Min Son Fantastic GOAL for Zenit Petersburg vs Bayer Leverkusen

8. Berbatov (Moncao) at his casual best yet again vs Nice

9.Sushanth Mathew produces one of ISL’s goals of the season to put Kerala in the final

10. Jose Holebas (AS Roma) twinkling toes and scorcher against Inter

Top 10 Saves of 2014
1 Ralf Fährmann Glanzparade Schalke vs Wolfsburg

2 Guillermo Ochoa Mexcio vs Brazil

3 Hugo Lloris Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City

4 David De Gea Manchester United vs Everton

5 Jack Butland f Birmingham City vs Crystal Palace

6 Gianluigi Buffon Juventus vs Hellas Verona

7 Bernd Leno Bayer Leverkusen vs Munich

8 Raïs M’Bolhi Algeria vs Germany

9 Neuer vs Roma

10 David De Gea Manchester United vs Olympiakos

Top 10 Assists of 2014
1. Zlatan Ibrahimović (PSG) vs Bastia. (Scorer Ezequiel Lavezzi)

2. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) vs Fulham (Scorer Daniel Sturridge)

3. Kwadwo Asamoah (Ghana) vs Portugal (Scorer Asamoah Gyan)

4. Ivan Rakitić (Sevilla) vs Real Madrdid (Scorer Carlos Bacca)

5. Cesc Fàbregas (Chelsea) vs Burnley (Scorer André Schürrle)

6. Alireza Beiranvand (Naft Tehran) vs Tractor Sazi (Scorer Gholamreza Rezaei) **incredible throw assist**

7.Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona) vs Atletico Madrdid (Scorer Neymar)

8. Nolito (Celta Vigo) vs Barcelona (Scorer Joaquin Larrivey )

9. Dale Blind (Netherlands) vs Spain (Scorer Robin van Persie)

10. Aaron Hunt (Werder Bremen) vs Hamburger SV (Scorer Zlatko Junuzovic)

Top 10 Matches of 2014
1. Dagenham & Redbridge 6 – 6 Brentford

2. Australia 2 – 3 Netherlands

3. Eintracht Frankfurt 4 – 4 Hertha Berlin

4. Brazil 1 – 7 Germany

5. Germany 2 – 2 Ghana

6. Manchester City 2 – 3 Liverpool

7. Leicester City 5 – 3 Manchester United

8. Everton 3 – 6 Chelsea

9. Real Sociedad 4 – 2 Real Madrid

10. Crystal Palace 3 – 3 Liverpool

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