Goal scored by Frederic Kanoute against Everton (Oct 4, 2003)

About this goal

Kanoute steps onto a loose ball an improbable distance out and just outright lashes his long-range effort into the top corner.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

One of those volleys where, as the camera is angled, it's in as soon as it leaves his foot. Stunning goal.

Technical Difficulty 21/30

He follows the bounce of the ball with intent and the strike is clean and true.

Uniqueness 13/20

A lovely goal but another long-range effort in a list with plenty of them on it.

Importance 7/10

Clinching goal in a win over a weak Everton team.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

Everton

FootballCritic Verdict

7.0

A lovely effort from Kanoute, trying his luck from a long way out and creating a moment of magic.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Frederic Kanoute

Match page

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