Philippe Coutinho VS Southampton

Southampton 0 - 2 Liverpool (Feb 22, 2015)

7.1

About this goal

Coutinho turns 30 yards from goal and curls the ball back across the goalkeeper in off the underside of the crossbar.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

 

A tremendous shot and one that goes in off the crossbar is always pleasing to see.

Technical Difficulty 22/30

 

Finding the target from that angle with a shot of that speed takes a significant degree of skill.

Uniqueness 13/20

 

Coutinho cutting back across himself, curling into the opposite corner, elevates this effort.

Importance 6/10

 

A goal which sealed the win against Southampton

Standard of Opposition 7/10

 

SOUTHAMPTON

FootballCritic Verdict

7.1

A more interesting long-range goal given the technique required to find that top corner.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Philippe Coutinho

Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Left)

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