Dennis Bergkamp VS Aston Villa

Aston Villa 3 - 2 Arsenal (1998-12-13)

6.6

About this goal

Nicolas Anelka and Bergkamp combine, with the Frenchman finding his team-mate from the goalline, and Bergkamp's smart finish catching the Villa goalkeeper.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 18/30

 

Nice slick build-up, with an instinctive finish from Bergkamp into the corner.

Technical Difficulty 19/30

 

It's a well-worked move but not the pinnacle for either player involved.

Uniqueness 16/20

 

It's the rare double one-two.

Importance 5/10

 

In defeat to Aston Villa

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

ASTON VILLA

FootballCritic Verdict

6.6

The double one-two is a sub-genre of the team goal and Bergkamp rounds it off extremely well.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Dennis Bergkamp

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