About this goal
A bonkers goal from Cisse, who just smashes across the ball from the touchline and it somehow flies into the opposite top corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30
As illogical a goal as it is, the ball whizzing through the air in a seemingly random direction only to land in the net is hypnotic.
Technical Difficulty 20/30
Technical difficulty takes a back seat for a goal as, frankly, stupid as this. xG is nearly zero...
Uniqueness 20/20
For its faults, has anyone scored a goal like this before, from this area of the pitch?
Importance 8/10
A clinching strike in a win over Chelsea as Newcastle finished the season strongly.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
Chelsea
FootballCritic Verdict
A remarkable goal that loses some points because, well, he just swings his leg at random, doesn't he?
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