Goal scored by Craig Bellamy against Portsmouth (Apr 8, 2006)

About this goal

Bellamy collects the ball on the halfway and drives towards goal, heading left of the defender before drilling a shot back into the opposite corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 16/30

Bellamy sets off on a low-key run, not really beating any players, though his finish from the angle is explosive.

Technical Difficulty 18/30

Bellamy shows good close control and his shot is pure, though the goalkeeper should perhaps do better.

Uniqueness 7/20

Run and shot - a good shot - but a run and shot nonetheless.

Importance 6/10

Leveller in a non-descript draw with Portsmouth

Standard of Opposition 6/10

Portsmouth

FootballCritic Verdict

5.3

A neat enough goal from Bellamy but one barely remembered in EPL history.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Craig Bellamy

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