About this goal
John Terry flicks a precise ball to the onrunning Cole, who shows composure to control, cut back, and dink the ball into the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
Calmness in front of goal from a player who rarely scores, rounded off with the finish of a veteran forward.
Technical Difficulty 22/30
Cole remains calm with the keeper and defenders bearing down on him to control at pace, flick inside, and then still have the presence of mind to finish.
Uniqueness 15/20
Uncharacteristic cool from Cole who finished unconventionally but with style.
Importance 6/10
Heaped misery on Sunderland in a 7-2 mauling.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
SUNDERLAND
FootballCritic Verdict
A goal made by defenders that the best attackers would be proud of, but Cole's lack of attacking instinct almost makes it a better goal.
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