About this goal
Porto award Ronaldo too much room and the Portuguese arrows an unstoppable strike high into the net from distance.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
Ronaldo is so, so far out - it's closer to 40 yards, yet his shot cuts through the air with such pace and precision.
Technical Difficulty 25/30
The long-range dilemma again, but Ronaldo's striking technique here is impaccable, head over the ball and hitting so cleanly.
Uniqueness 16/20
It's a really, really long-range goal, from a type of position players just don't shoot from.
Importance 10/10
Secured progression to the semi-finals for United by a single goal.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
Porto
FootballCritic Verdict
A high-class long-range strike and a hugely significant one too, after United had stumbled in the first leg.
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