Paul Scholes VS Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough 3 - 4 Man Utd (2000-04-10)

6.8

About this goal

Scholes cuts across a moving ball with a first-time strike which shoots straight into the top corner from 25 yards.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

 

Scholes is such a smooth striker of a football, and this is a beautiful example of setting a shot outside the post and bringing it back to the target.

Technical Difficulty 19/30

 

The ball is rolling perfectly to hit, but still has to be done, and Scholes' technique is textbook.

Uniqueness 12/20

 

Lovely strike, but one of many Scholes himself has scored.

Importance 8/10

 

What proved to be the winner in United's title run-in.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

Middlesbrough.

FootballCritic Verdict

6.8

A superb strike, fading in from outside the post, typifying Scholes' long-range ability.

Goal video

Goal scorer

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Paul Scholes

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