About this goal
Pahars embarrasses Jaap Stam with a nutmeg 20 yards out before driving into the area to place a perfect shot into the left corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
Stam, one of the best defenders in the world, being made to look like a chump thanks to a beautiful peg and clinical finish.
Technical Difficulty 22/30
Pahars (small) v Stam (big) - your peg has to be perfect to collect it on the other side, and the forward nails it.
Uniqueness 16/20
A lovely little individual goal, made better by the standard of the defender being embarrassed.
Importance 7/10
Goal in a thrilling 3-3 draw away at Man Utd.
Standard of Opposition 10/10
Manchester Utd.
FootballCritic Verdict
United were invincible for much of this season but Pahars made them look vulnerable in this superb moment.
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