8.0

About this goal

Suarez watches the ball bounce before unleashing a dipping volley from fully 45 yards which nestles into the net.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30

 

When the ball drops, you know Suarez will attempt the effort, and he executes it so well it is glorious to watch it drop in.

Technical Difficulty 26/30

 

To judge the weight of the volley to get the ball to dip home at precisely the correct moment is extremely difficult.

Uniqueness 17/20

 

Few players would try that shot from that distance.

Importance 6/10

 

A goal to extend the lead in a rout of Norwich.

Standard of Opposition 5/10

 

NORWICH

FootballCritic Verdict

8.0

An audacious place to shoot from from one of the league's best ever players.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Luis Suárez

Forward (Centre)

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