Andy Carroll VS West Brom

West Ham 3 - 1 West Brom (Mar 30, 2013)

8.0

About this goal

Carroll watches the ball carefully and volleys instantly into the far corner with superb style.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30

 

A really understated goal due to the way Carroll finesses the volley into the corner at precisely the correct pace.

Technical Difficulty 28/30

 

Anyone who has ever watched a ball come over their shoulder and tried to connect can attest to its difficulty.

Uniqueness 16/20

 

Carroll knows all the way what he's going to do and does it to perfection, to join a rare group of volleys like this.

Importance 6/10

 

The third goal in a routine win over West Brom.

Standard of Opposition 7/10

 

WEST BROM

FootballCritic Verdict

8.0

Not as well-known as Carroll's scissor kick but a very nice goal nonetheless.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Andy Carroll

Forward (Centre)

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