About this goal
Jay Rodriguez, almost from nowhere, sends an exocet of a shot bouncing in off the crossbar with his left foot from a yard or two inside the box.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30
Even if De Gea is standing at that side, it's hard for him to save it - an unreal hit.
Technical Difficulty 20/30
Again, hard to judge swings like this, particularly with his weaker foot, but the connection is so pure.
Uniqueness 13/20
Not an angle that you should be shooting from, but that adds to the surprise.
Importance 8/10
In a mightily impressive away win at Old Trafford.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
Man United
FootballCritic Verdict
A once-in-a-lifetime hit from Rodriguez, taking into account his weaker foot, the angle, and the keeper he was facing.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Jay Rodriguez
Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre)
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