Cristiano Ronaldo VS Portugal

Portugal 2 - 1 Netherlands (Jun 17, 2012)

7.5

About this goal

Ronaldo picks up the ball at the back post and cleverly allows the defender to dive in for the tackle, which allows him the yard required to finish with composure into the bottom left corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

 

Ronaldo was astonishing in this game, pummelling the Dutch into submission, and his complete control of the situation is really thrilling to watch.

Technical Difficulty 22/30

 

The skill is knowing what the opposition will do and planning accordingly.

Uniqueness 13/20

 

The composure and the control is excellent, but not uncommon.

Importance 9/10

 

Part of a virtuoso display which sent Portugal into the last eight of the Euros.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

NETHERLANDS.

FootballCritic Verdict

7.5

Ronaldo's instinct to hold his position at the back post, combined with the composure on display, makes this a damn good goal.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo

Forward (Centre),Forward (Right)

More Great Goals of Cristiano Ronaldo

Rank   Name
Fixture
Date
24
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

Ronaldo goes on a signature run down the flank, skipping past numerous tackles before having a strike on goal which is blocked. However, he reacts quicker than everyone else to lash his second attempt into the top corner.

Goal type:
Individual
7.7

Watch video
25
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Nov 19, 2013

Ronaldo breaks the Swedish offside trap to dash through on goal one-on-one with the keeper. He then finishes with a left-footed effort cut across the box into the right corner.

Goal type:
Long-Range
7.7

Watch video
26
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

Angel Di Maria stands a cross to the back post for Ronaldo, who commandingly bullets a header home to win the Spanish Cup.

Goal type:
Header
7.7

Watch video
27
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Mar 10, 2012

Ronaldo breaks in behind the Ajax defence and calmly dinks a left-footed finish over the oncoming goalkeeper.

Goal type:
Special
7.6

Watch video
28
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jun 13, 2015

Ronaldo plucks a long ball out of the air with a stunning touch to take him away from his marker in midfield. He then turns and moved forward before flighting a spectatcular right-footed finish into the top right corner.

Goal type:
Individual
7.5

Watch video
29
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jun 17, 2012

Ronaldo picks up the ball at the back post and cleverly allows the defender to dive in for the tackle, which allows him the yard required to finish with composure into the bottom left corner.

Goal type:
Team
7.5

Watch video
31
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo May 5, 2009

Ronaldo catches Manuel Almunia out at the front post with a blistering free kick from long range on the right wing.

Goal type:
Free-Kick
7.5

Watch video
32
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

Ronaldo eats up the space down the left wing, cuts inside on his right foot and picks his spot in the corner.

Goal type:
Individual
7.5

Watch video

Top Stories (Trending)

Wolves vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups: Likely XI for both teams 20/04/2024

Here are the predicted lineups for the Premier League game between Wolves and Arsenal on Saturday, April 20th 2024.

  • 7 hours

Sheffield United vs Burnley Predicted Lineups: Likely XI for both teams 20/04/2024

Here are the predicted lineups for the Premier League game between Sheffield Utd and Burnley on Saturday, April 20th 2024.

  • 7 hours

Luton Town vs Brentford Predicted Lineups: Likely XI for both teams 20/04/2024

Here are the predicted lineups for the Premier League game between Luton and Brentford on Saturday, April 20th 2024.

  • 8 hours

Nantes vs. Rennes Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more 20/04/2024

Here is our prediction for the upcoming Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Rennes taking place on Saturday, April 20th 2024.

  • 8 hours