Wayne Rooney VS Newcastle

Man Utd 2 - 1 Newcastle (2004/2005)

7.8

About this goal

Seconds after arguing with the referee, Rooney steps onto a headed clearance to unleash an unstoppable volley flying into the net.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30

 

Rooney just swings his leg in anger, but it's impossible not to enjoy the connection he makes and the way the ball lashes into the net.

Technical Difficulty 24/30

 

Volleys are much more difficult to get wrong than long-range shots, but Rooney has it down to an art form.

Uniqueness 15/20

 

One of the very best volleys struck in EPL history, though there have been others in that area.

Importance 7/10

 

Winning goal in a defeat of Newcastle.

Standard of Opposition 5/10

 

Newcastle

FootballCritic Verdict

7.8

A Rooney classic that is rightly up there with the best volleys ever struck.

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Goal scorer

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Wayne Rooney

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