Claus Jensen VS Arsenal

Arsenal 2 - 4 Charlton (Nov 4, 2001)

8.4

About this goal

Jensen steals the ball from Patrick Vieira on the edge of the area and catches everyone by surprise with a delightful chip over David Seaman.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

 

It's such an ambitious goal, to attempt to chip Seaman, who is barely off his line, and the dink in off the post just completes the deal.

Technical Difficulty 27/30

 

A massively difficult goal to judge correctly from an unconventional shooting angle, and it's done to the millimetre.

Uniqueness 16/20

 

One of the more original lobs because of the difficulty and the angle of execution.

Importance 8/10

 

Clinching goal in an upset win versus Arsenal.

Standard of Opposition 10/10

 

Arsenal

FootballCritic Verdict

8.4

It's a glorious effort from Jensen, the odds are hugely against him scoring from there, but how he does it well.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Claus Jensen

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