Theo Walcott VS Newcastle

Arsenal 7 - 3 Newcastle (Dec 29, 2012)

7.5

About this goal

Walcott skips through three challenges before being fouled, getting up, and flicking the ball over the goalkeeper.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 19/30

 

Walcott's perseverance to score the goal rather than take the penalty is a rare and lovely moment.

Technical Difficulty 24/30

 

The initial dribble is determined but the athleticism to get up and gather himself to score is superb.

Uniqueness 20/20

 

How many goals have been scored from being prone moments before?

Importance 6/10

 

The last goal in rout of a poor Newcastle side.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

NEWCASTLE

FootballCritic Verdict

7.5

The foul-rise-score dynamic is really fun.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Theo Walcott

Midfielder (Right),Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Right),Midfielder (Left)

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