Fernando Torres VS Sunderland

Liverpool 3 - 0 Sunderland (2010-03-28)

6.1

About this goal

Torres cuts in from the left flank and curls a high, floating effort that drifts perfectly into the top corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 19/30

 

The ball seems to hang in the air for eternity before dropping exactly onto its target.

Technical Difficulty 18/30

 

Torres take his chance to bend it in from the angle, though it's not even close to his best Premier League goal.

Uniqueness 12/20

 

Gains points for the acute angle but the shot itself is largely commonplace.

Importance 6/10

 

Easy win over Sunderland.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

SUNDERLAND

FootballCritic Verdict

6.1

It's peak Torres but blends into the background when compared to his other, better, goals.

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Fernando Torres

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