3.5

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

3.5

Come on, really?

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Dwight Yorke

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