About this goal
Beckham announces himself on the world stage with a superlative strike from the halfway line which whizzes over Neil Sullivan.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30
The definitive and original halfway line goal. 'Beckham's saw Sullivan off his line....that is absolutely phenomenal' (J. Motson)
Technical Difficulty 28/30
Sullivan is MILES from his goal, and given Beckham's accuracy it was merely a long pass for him... but it's still something special.
Uniqueness 16/20
Halfway line goals weren't as much a thing then as they are now.
Importance 7/10
Rounded off a comprehensive defeat of Wimbledon, but also established Beckham as a league star.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
Wimbledon
FootballCritic Verdict
A goal that kickstarted a career and created a global icon, even if it is a little easier than others from that range.
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