About this goal
Crouch controls the ball and before it can drop and volleys back across his body into the far corner from an acute angle.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
It's a ridiculous goal, a strike that should never be attempted, but man is it enjoyable to watch it fly into the net.
Technical Difficulty 24/30
Like Frazier Campbell in the same season, you could argue for a poor touch, but not for the extreme accuracy of the strike.
Uniqueness 17/20
The touch, the strike, and the angle of trajectory - not many goals have been scored like this.
Importance 7/10
An equaliser against eventual league champions Man City.
Standard of Opposition 10/10
Man City
FootballCritic Verdict
This is just the most ludicrous strike from Crouch that earns extra points for the sheer audacity of it.
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