Goal scored by Daniel Agger against Liverpool (Aug 26, 2006)

About this goal

Agger nudges the ball out from the back before rifling a left-footed drive that cuts across goal and into the top corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 17/30

A nice long-range goal that flies into the corner at pace.

Technical Difficulty 16/30

Technique in long-range strikes can vary wildly, and this one is at the 'leg-swing' end of the scale.

Uniqueness 8/20

Not a particularly unique goal.

Importance 7/10

Winning goal on the opening day of the season

Standard of Opposition 6/10

WEST HAM

FootballCritic Verdict

5.4

A nice strike from Agger, but nothing more.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Daniel Agger

Match page

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