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20 Greatest European Championship Moments of All-Time

By Jon O'brien

Famous figures from football history gathered on the pitch before the European Cup final between Leeds United and Bayern Munich, (back row from left) Marquitez, Matt Busby, Miguel Munoz and Keizer, (front row from left) Francisco Gento, Raymond Kopa, Jose Augusto, Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Famous figures from football history gathered on the pitch before the European Cup final between Leeds United and Bayern Munich, (back row from left) Marquitez, Matt Busby, Miguel Munoz and Keizer, (front row from left) Francisco Gento, Raymond Kopa, Jose Augusto, Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Davor Suker during the World Series of Boxing between British Lionhearts and Astana Arlans Kazakhstan on February 7, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Davor Suker during the World Series of Boxing between British Lionhearts and Astana Arlans Kazakhstan on February 7, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) /

Šuker’s cheeky chip

In the four years between Euro ‘92 and Euro ‘96, Peter Schmeichel had established himself as one of the world’s greatest keepers, with his imposing presence an integral part of Manchester United’s early Premier League dominance.

But he was made to look rather foolish by dark horses Croatia, and star man Davor Šuker in particular, following a daring, but ill-advised, run-up to the opposite end of the pitch in the second round of group stage games.

With Denmark 2-0 down in injury time, Schmeichel decided to add some extra manpower for his side’s corner kick. But he was forced to compete in an epic race back to his own goal line when Croatia quickly regained possession.

Although he made it back in time to prevent Šuker the opportunity of an open goal, he then had to suffer the indignity of watching the striker’s deft chip sail over his head and into the net instead.

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