Robben, Rodriguez and Cahill: Watch the best goals of World Cup 2014

Robin van Persie and Oscar ensured that the World Cup started with a couple of fine goals, and Mario Goetze brought it to an end with a fantastic strike against Argentina to seal a fourth title for Germany. [caption id=“attachment_1618723” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  RVP scores a brilliant diving header against Spain. Reuters[/caption] World Cup 2014 saw 171 goals, which is a joint-record in the tournament’s history along with the 1998 edition held in France. After a helter-skelter start, the knockouts saw closer battles (apart from Germany demolishing Brazil 7-1) but World Cup 2014 will be remembered for being an exceptionally entertaining tournament. We’ve picked some of the finest goals of the tournament in the Vine videos and YouTube clips below. Robin Van Persie’s diving header vs Spain in the group stages David Villa’s last goal for Spain – against Australia in the group stages Tim Cahill’s volleyed effort vs Netherlands in the group stages Oscar’s toe-poke vs Croatia in the group stages James Rodriguez vs Uruguay in the round of 16 Lionel Messi’s curler against Iran in the group stages

Lionel Messi’s freekick against Nigeria in the group stages

Neymar’s goal against Cameroon in the group stages

David Luiz vs Colombia in the quarterfinals

Xherdan Shaqiri’s long-range effort vs Honduras in the group stages Jermaine Jones’ rocket vs Portugal in the group stages James Rodriguez vs Japan in the group stages

Kaisuke Honda’s strike against Ivory Coast in the group stages Wesley Sneijder’s equaliser against Mexico in the round of 16 Andre Schurrle scores Germany’s 7th goal against Brazil in the semifinals Mario Goetze’s World Cup winner against Argentina Note: All Vines/videos via third-party uploaders.