About this goal
Rae moves onto a clearance to the edge of the area and catches sweetly to find the top corner in off the post.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
Rae makes sensational connection and is leaning back slightly, helping to arc the ball inexorably in off the post.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
He has the benefit of getting to watch the ball drop onto his foot, but still needs to execute the connection with perfection.
Uniqueness 14/20
As clean a hit as you'll see but one of many first-time volleys in EPL history.
Importance 6/10
Leveller in away match versus Bolton
Standard of Opposition 7/10
Bolton
FootballCritic Verdict
Great strike from Rae, a proper proponent of the 'ball dropping to the edge of the area' sub-genre.
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