About this goal
Yorke is in the right place at the right time at the back post to send a bullet diving header across the goalkeeper into the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 11/30
Again a goal of its time - very tidy, professional build-up and a good header from Yorke.. but come on.
Technical Difficulty 10/30
Villa were a good side this season and for them this goal was one they scored every second week.
Uniqueness 2/20
It's a cross and a header.
Importance 6/10
Clinching goal in win over Ipswich.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
IPSWICH
FootballCritic Verdict
Come on, really?
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