Wayne Rooney VS Man City

Man Utd 2 - 1 Man City (2010/2011)

8.8

About this goal

An iconic goal from Rooney, who jumps to a great height to execute an overhead kick back across Joe Hart and into the corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30

 

He hangs in the air and the connection, despite off the shin, still rockets beautifully into the net.

Technical Difficulty 26/30

 

The jump and the attempt are ambitious and worthy of the end result, but yes - it hits his shin.

Uniqueness 16/20

 

There's been better if lower-profile overhead kicks that have been scored.

Importance 10/10

 

The winning-goal in an effective league decider with Man City.

Standard of Opposition 9/10

 

Man City

FootballCritic Verdict

8.8

Rooney's ingenuity in a huge, pivotal moment makes this a legendary goal but SHIN!

Goal video

Goal scorer

Wayne Rooney

Forward (Centre),Defensive Midfielder (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre)

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