About this goal
Bent turns and plays a one-two before lifting his effort with the outside of his foot over the goalkeeper's head from range.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30
Bent's lovely exchange is followed by the most unexpected of shots, which dips over the surprised goalkeeper.
Technical Difficulty 22/30
Bent showcases an array of skills, most notably awareness of the goalkeeper's positioning, and faith in his own ability.
Uniqueness 16/20
Outside-of-the-boot goals are rarer in numbers and always enjoyable to see.
Importance 6/10
Leveller in draw with Charlton.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
Charlton
FootballCritic Verdict
An underseen, underrated goal by the much-travelled Bent. If it was someone more high-profile, you would know it better.
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