About this goal

Geovanni cuts in from the left and with the ball slightly behind him unleashes a vicious, swerving thunderbolt that leaves Manuel Almunia totally and utterly helpless.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30

 

The Rolls Royce of long-range goals, Geovanni hits it as hard as possible and the improbable swerves shifts inexorably into the side netting.

Technical Difficulty 21/30

 

How difficult is it to hit a shot extremely hard? Geovanni mastered it in this one great moment.

Uniqueness 14/20

 

Not completely original but the swerve, pace and all-round occasion creates quite a package.

Importance 8/10

 

The winning goal in a stunning win for Hull at Arsenal

Standard of Opposition 9/10

 

ARSENAL

FootballCritic Verdict

7.8

Long-range goals are difficult to quantify but there's just too much to love about Geovanni's one-in-a-million strike.

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Geovanni

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