Didier Drogba VS Bolton

Bolton 0 - 4 Chelsea (Oct 31, 2009)

9.0

About this goal

Nicolas Anelka flicks to Deco, who chests to Frank Lampard, who heels to Drogba, who lifts into the corner for a dazzling goal.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30

 

The ball doesn't touch the ground until it is in the net and it is mesmerising to watch.

Technical Difficulty 30/30

 

The body parts used to create this goal makes it closer to beach football.

Uniqueness 20/20

 

There hasn't been a Premier League goal like it.

Importance 6/10

 

Largely inconsequential in a rout of Bolton

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

Bolton

FootballCritic Verdict

9.0

This is a spellbinding, eyecatching, really, really hard goal to score, but Chelsea collectively make it appear simple.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Didier Drogba

Forward (Centre)

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