Goal scored by Fabian Schär against Newcastle (Feb 26, 2019)

About this goal

Schar strides forward from deep and unleashes a vicious strike that careers into the net off the post.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 20/30

For a long-range goal it does have a satisfying ping off the post on the way in from an interesting angle.

Technical Difficulty 16/30

It's not much more than a swing of the leg and hope that it hits the target, but one that works out well.

Uniqueness 10/20

Paint-by-numbers long-range hit. Schar would hit the next 99 into the stand.

Importance 6/10

In a comfortable home win v Burnley.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

BURNLEY

FootballCritic Verdict

5.8

A perfectly sweet hit. But there were two better goals scored in this month from Anthony Martial and Sadio Mane. A lucky monthly winner.

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Goal scorer

Fabian Schär

Defender (Centre)

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