Goal scored by Tom Huddlestone against Bolton (2010-05-01)

About this goal

Huddlestone allows the ball to run across his body before striking with a slight slice, fading the ball absolutely perfectly into the postage stamp.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

The view from behind follows the trajectory as the ball flies perfectly like a homing beacon positioned in the top right of the net.

Technical Difficulty 19/30

Long-range goals can have mixed results but Huddlestone is a clean striker of the ball and his stride suggests intent in where the ball ends up.

Uniqueness 13/20

Generic long-range goal elevated by the fade applied taking the ball away from the goalkeeper.

Importance 6/10

End-of-season fare against Bolton

Standard of Opposition 6/10

BOLTON

FootballCritic Verdict

6.7

Better than the average long-range strike this season from Huddlestone.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Tom Huddlestone

Match page

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