Ángel di María VS Leicester City

Leicester City 5 - 3 Man Utd (Sep 21, 2014)

8.1

About this goal

Wayne Rooney plays in Di Maria on the edge of the area who arrogantly scoops his finish into the net in superb style.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30

 

Lobbing the keeper is always fun but this is another level of sophistication.

Technical Difficulty 25/30

 

It's so, so difficult to get the ball up and down from that close to the goalkeeper.

Uniqueness 18/20

 

Not seen since Karel Poborsky in 1996.

Importance 5/10

 

Di Maria's best moment at United but came in a crushing defeat.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

LEICESTER

FootballCritic Verdict

8.1

A sensational goal, losing points by being part of a terrible loss.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Ángel di María

Attacking Midfielder (Right),Attacking Midfielder (Centre)

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