Dennis Bergkamp VS Leicester City

Leicester City 3 - 3 Arsenal (Aug 26, 1997)

9.0

About this goal

Bergkamp plucks the ball out of the air with a glorious touch, flicks over the defender, and then slots his shot past the keeper.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30

 

One of Bergkamp's finest moments. The touch, the flip and the finish, all in one aesthetically gorgeous move.

Technical Difficulty 30/30

 

Only the highest echelon of players have the skillset to score such a goal.

Uniqueness 18/20

 

The touch-flip-finish has only been done before by Bergkamp himself.

Importance 7/10

 

Last-minute equaliser away to Leicester.

Standard of Opposition 7/10

 

Leicester

FootballCritic Verdict

9.0

A vintage Bergkamp goal, made all the incredible by the fact that it takes place in the final minute of the game.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Dennis Bergkamp

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