About this goal
An early incarnation of what Ronaldo would become famous for as he drives into space down the left wing, cuts inside, and finish emphatically with a powerful finish into the roof of the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
This one sees Ronaldo at a relatively young age opening up his stride to take on a defence before smashing home - something he would become known for
Technical Difficulty 23/30
There is just no resistance fom Russia at this stage of the game, but the shooting technique is still exemplary.
Uniqueness 10/20
Ronaldo himself has scored dozens, if not a hundred goals like this.
Importance 5/10
In an easy demolition of Russia.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
Russia
FootballCritic Verdict
An early unseen take on the technique which would become commonplace over time
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| 44 |
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| 45 |
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| 46 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Oct 13, 2004 | ||
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| 47 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo | Mar 5, 2016 | ||
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