About this goal
Valencia takes one touch to his side before exploding a strike into the top right corner from 25 yards.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30
The sheer power generated from within a close proximity to the ball and to the defender really is special.
Technical Difficulty 22/30
An astonishing amount of power is generated without any backlift.
Uniqueness 13/20
The power generated is a somewhat original feature of the goal.
Importance 5/10
In an away draw at Hull early in the season.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Hull
FootballCritic Verdict
A cracking goal, but one in a game that Hull and West Ham fans probably don't even remember.
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