Paolo Di Canio VS Chelsea

Chelsea 2 - 3 West Ham (Sep 28, 2002)

8.6

About this goal

Di Canio juggles the ball then tries his luck with a left-footed volley which flashes past the goalkeeper high into the corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30

 

It's ludicrous of Di Canio to even attempt this, but to achieve it is quite something.

Technical Difficulty 27/30

 

What can you say - flicked up on the run into the perfect position to strike, then to execute the volley - on his bad foot - from 30 yards, is special.

Uniqueness 17/20

 

There's flick up goals, but to do it on the run makes it a little more difficult - and original.

Importance 8/10

 

Equaliser in a vital away win versus Chelsea.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

Chelsea

FootballCritic Verdict

8.6

A quite brilliant goal from Di Canio, packed with style, originality and flair.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Paolo Di Canio

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