About this goal

Can connects with a crazy bicycle kick from the edge of the area that spins into the net off the post.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30

 

Time stands still as Can floats through the air and Gomes' stunned reaction says it all.

Technical Difficulty 30/30

 

Virtually impossible at this angle and from this distance.

Uniqueness 19/20

 

There's bicycle kicks, and then there's this.

Importance 7/10

 

The winning goal at Watford.

Standard of Opposition 6/10

 

Watford

FootballCritic Verdict

9.0

A goal fit to win any football match, and a real accomplishment of skill, power, and athleticism.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Emre Can

Midfielder (Centre),Defensive Midfielder (Centre)

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