John Arne Riise VS Arsenal

Arsenal 1 - 1 Liverpool (Jan 13, 2002)

8.4

About this goal

Steven Gerrard produces a sensational assist through the Arsenal defence for Riise, who finds space at the front post to finish confidently.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30

 

The assist from Gerrard makes the goal, an insouciant outside of the foot pass covering 50 yards and stopping right in Riise's path for the finish.

Technical Difficulty 27/30

 

An often-used phrase, but Gerrard's pass is the definition of world class.

Uniqueness 18/20

 

A pass with the outside of the foot, covering such a distance, is a rare thing.

Importance 7/10

 

Equaliser in an away fixture versus Arsenal.

Standard of Opposition 10/10

 

Arsenal.

FootballCritic Verdict

8.4

A rarely seen or discussed goal, even hard to find a clip of, but Gerrard's assist is for the ages.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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John Arne Riise

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