Goal scored by Ashley Cole against Sunderland (Jan 16, 2010)

About this goal

John Terry flicks a precise ball to the onrunning Cole, who shows composure to control, cut back, and dink the ball into the net.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30

Calmness in front of goal from a player who rarely scores, rounded off with the finish of a veteran forward.

Technical Difficulty 22/30

Cole remains calm with the keeper and defenders bearing down on him to control at pace, flick inside, and then still have the presence of mind to finish.

Uniqueness 15/20

Uncharacteristic cool from Cole who finished unconventionally but with style.

Importance 6/10

Heaped misery on Sunderland in a 7-2 mauling.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

SUNDERLAND

FootballCritic Verdict

7.1

A goal made by defenders that the best attackers would be proud of, but Cole's lack of attacking instinct almost makes it a better goal.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Ashley Cole

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