About this goal
A great flowing team move, with Gareth Bale bursting forward to provide to Aaron Lennon, who lays into Van der Vaart's path to curl across goal.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30
This is Bale at his best, stretching the play as only he can, but Van der Vaart's placed finish is welcome and superbly done.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
The sweeping pace of Bale along with VDV's accurate finish is impressively slick.
Uniqueness 15/20
A counterattack executed at real pace with a subtle finish.
Importance 7/10
Winning goal against Aston Villa away from home.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
ASTON VILLA
FootballCritic Verdict
A highlight of Van der Vaart's brief period of greatness, ably assisted by Bale, proving he can provide great assists as well as great goals.
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