About this goal
Ronaldo plucks a long ball out of the air with a stunning touch to take him away from his marker in midfield. He then turns and moved forward before flighting a spectatcular right-footed finish into the top right corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
There are two elements to this which are just beautiful. The touch out of the air is good enough, but that strike into the top corner is absolutely sparkling.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
The touch is sublime, but he's just given a free run and allowed to lash the ball at goal.
Uniqueness 15/20
The deftness of the touch can't be underestimated - a route one goal that is far from classic.
Importance 6/10
A very easy away win in Armenia.
Standard of Opposition 4/10
ARMENIA.
FootballCritic Verdict
This features a beautiful bit of skill with the touch, while the next part - the turn, run, and ferocious strike - is vintage Ronaldo.
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