About this goal
Geovanni cuts in from the left and with the ball slightly behind him unleashes a vicious, swerving thunderbolt that leaves Manuel Almunia totally and utterly helpless.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30
The Rolls Royce of long-range goals, Geovanni hits it as hard as possible and the improbable swerves shifts inexorably into the side netting.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
How difficult is it to hit a shot extremely hard? Geovanni mastered it in this one great moment.
Uniqueness 14/20
Not completely original but the swerve, pace and all-round occasion creates quite a package.
Importance 8/10
The winning goal in a stunning win for Hull at Arsenal
Standard of Opposition 9/10
ARSENAL
FootballCritic Verdict
Long-range goals are difficult to quantify but there's just too much to love about Geovanni's one-in-a-million strike.
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