About this goal
Ronaldo eats up the space down the left wing, cuts inside on his right foot and picks his spot in the corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
The finish is a little scruffy but the run in on goal is vintage Ronaldo.
Technical Difficulty 24/30
The pitch is isn't great but he keeps control and his nerve to find the corner.
Uniqueness 14/20
Ronaldo made a real habit of this over time.
Importance 9/10
Vital winning goal in the title run-in.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
FULHAM.
FootballCritic Verdict
When Ronaldo emerged as a big-game player capable of winning title for United.
Goal video
More Great Goals of Cristiano Ronaldo
| Rank | Name | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
|
Angel Di Maria stands a cross to the back post for Ronaldo, who commandingly bullets a header home to win the Spanish Cup.
Goal type:
Header |
|||||
| 25 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
|
Ronaldo goes on a signature run down the flank, skipping past numerous tackles before having a strike on goal which is blocked. However, he reacts quicker than everyone else to lash his second attempt into the top corner.
Goal type:
Individual |
|||||
| 26 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Nov 19, 2013 | ||
|
Ronaldo breaks the Swedish offside trap to dash through on goal one-on-one with the keeper. He then finishes with a left-footed effort cut across the box into the right corner.
Goal type:
Long-Range |
|||||
| 27 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Mar 10, 2012 | ||
|
Ronaldo breaks in behind the Ajax defence and calmly dinks a left-footed finish over the oncoming goalkeeper.
Goal type:
Special |
|||||
| 28 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Jan 1, 1970 | ||
|
Ronaldo eats up the space down the left wing, cuts inside on his right foot and picks his spot in the corner.
Goal type:
Individual |
|||||
| 29 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Jun 13, 2015 | ||
|
Ronaldo plucks a long ball out of the air with a stunning touch to take him away from his marker in midfield. He then turns and moved forward before flighting a spectatcular right-footed finish into the top right corner.
Goal type:
Individual |
|||||
| 30 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | Jun 17, 2012 | ||
|
Ronaldo picks up the ball at the back post and cleverly allows the defender to dive in for the tackle, which allows him the yard required to finish with composure into the bottom left corner.
Goal type:
Team |
|||||
| 32 |
![]() |
Cristiano Ronaldo | May 5, 2009 | ||
|
Ronaldo catches Manuel Almunia out at the front post with a blistering free kick from long range on the right wing.
Goal type:
Free-Kick |
|||||

