About this goal
A clearance out of the Stoke box finds Lowton, who tries his luck with a chested touch and dipping volley which rattles into the corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30
The trajectory in this one is brilliant as Lowton hits it so high into the air before it drops into the corner.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
There is an element of hit and hope, but it is still a magnificent goal.
Uniqueness 15/20
The chest control before the volley under pressure is something pretty original.
Importance 7/10
Helped move Villa out of the dropzone in a crunch game versus Stoke.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Stoke
FootballCritic Verdict
The fact that Lowton has never done anything like this goal again makes you wonder how much of a fluke it was.
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