About this goal
A Ryan Giggs corner is headed clear onto the foot of Scholes, who returns with interest, smashing his volley home off the underside of the crossbar.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30
This goal has a number of pleasing elements; watching the ball drop, Scholes' perfect connection, and rebounding in off the crossbar.
Technical Difficulty 28/30
Scholes has plenty of time to watch the ball fall, but the purity of the connection from a player who has plenty of previous at this type of goal, makes it special.
Uniqueness 17/20
Scholes himself has scored other goals like this, but the rattle in and bounce down off the crossbar is rather unique.
Importance 6/10
In a straightforward win over Aston Villa.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Aston Villa
FootballCritic Verdict
An all-time classic EPL goal from one of the best strikers of a ball in the history of the league.
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