Denis Irwin VS Wimbledon

Wimbledon - Man Utd (1993/94)

7.9

About this goal

A patient and precise move from Utd is finished off by Irwin, who gets a return pass from Paul Ince before dancing into the area and coolly finishing.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30

 

The team build-up portrays a team in total control of what they are doing, but then the left-back produces a piece of gorgeous skill to finish things off.

Technical Difficulty 26/30

 

The pitch is brutal, yet Irwin and Ince are in command and Irwin's shimmy and slotted finish is much harder than it looks.

Uniqueness 15/20

 

Pretty original considering the spell of possession building to a full-back scoring a goal a striker would be proud of.

Importance 6/10

 

Finished the game in an FA Cup tie at Wimbledon.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

Wimbledon

FootballCritic Verdict

7.9

Came in the same game as Cantona's volley so goes overlooked, but a secret gem well worth rewatching.

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