Morgan Amalfitano VS Man Utd

Man Utd 1 - 2 West Brom (Sep 28, 2013)

7.4

About this goal

Amalfitano goes on ambitious run through the middle, nutmegging Rio Ferdinand before besting David de Gea to dink a gorgeous finish home.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30

 

The nutmeg on Ferdinand is lovely enough, but the way he fakes to shoot to send De Gea to the floor before finishing up and over him is superb.

Technical Difficulty 22/30

 

The difficulty from this ones comes from his impressive composure whilst one-on-one with one of the best keepers in the world.

Uniqueness 15/20

 

The feigned finish and eventual finish is pretty unique.

Importance 8/10

 

An early-season goal, but an important one in an away win over Man Utd

Standard of Opposition 7/10

 

Man Utd

FootballCritic Verdict

7.4

A magnificent goal in a magnificent away win for West Brom, but this was against a Man Utd team already in free fall after Sir Alex Ferguson left.

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