About this goal
Fernando Torres sends a teasing cross to the back post for Mata, who lashes a superb finishing volley into the roof of the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
Mata meets this one with a swinging boot which makes a perfect connection on the cross.
Technical Difficulty 19/30
Fantastic connection but a player of Mata's class can handle this task.
Uniqueness 13/20
An inferior version of Pedersen's famous effort for Blackburn.
Importance 6/10
Middle goal for Chelsea in a game they would eventually draw.
Standard of Opposition 10/10
Man Utd
FootballCritic Verdict
Torres doing the donkey work while Mata's technique is, as it always is, superb.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Juan Mata
Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Right),Midfielder (Centre)
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