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