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