About this goal
Giggs latches on to a deep cross from Andy Cole with a slide half-volley into the roof of the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 15/30
A nice cross from Cole, finding his man, met by Giggs' athleticism to slide in and convert.
Technical Difficulty 13/30
Giggs scores from such close range, it's not a massively difficult goal.
Uniqueness 8/20
A routine goal.
Importance 6/10
In a defeat of Derby
Standard of Opposition 7/10
Derby
FootballCritic Verdict
Like Scholes from the same season, has no business being the best goal of any month.
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