Gus Poyet VS Sunderland

Chelsea 4 - 0 Sunderland (1999/2000)

8.8

About this goal

Zola tees up Gus Poyet with a delicate lob into the box, and the Uruguayan meets it with an ambitious scissor kick to send the ball home.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30

 

Zola's scooped pass draws an oooohh, while Poyet's scissor volley delivers the aaahhh. Exhibition football at its best.

Technical Difficulty 29/30

 

Both pieces of skill have to be judged, and timed, to perfection, and it is very much mission accomplished.

Uniqueness 20/20

 

A totally unique goal. Let us know if we are wrong.

Importance 6/10

 

Culminating goal in a thumping of Sunderland.

Standard of Opposition 7/10

 

Sunderland

FootballCritic Verdict

8.8

An oft-discussed goal but is worthy of the hype. Ridiculous assist plus even more ridiculous volley.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Gus Poyet

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