Goal scored by Adam Smith against Everton (Nov 28, 2015)

About this goal

Collecting the ball at the edge of the box, Smith rips a curling shot that sets up a foot wide of the post and curls back into the net.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30

The arc on the ball is hypnotic - even watching a dozen times, it doesn't look like the ball is coming back.

Technical Difficulty 21/30

Definitely an element of luck - Smith clearly doesn't mean to put such action on the ball.

Uniqueness 15/20

The swerve is fortunate but still really original - look at the way the ball is spinning on the spot before he hits in.

Importance 6/10

Brought Bournemouth back into the game in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

EVERTON

FootballCritic Verdict

7.0

Give Smith another million of these and he'd never be able to replicate it. Still pretty, nonetheless.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Adam Smith

Defender (Right)

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