About this goal
Shelvey catches a bad clearance on his chest and strikes a rising ball from fully 50 yards with expert accuracy into the top corner for the most unlikely of goals.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 28/30
To find the top corner of the net, from that range, with the goalkeeper barely off his line, is simply incredible.
Technical Difficulty 30/30
An immensely difficult goal in every conceivable way, from the control to the connection to the accuracy.
Uniqueness 19/20
Compared to other long-range goals, the goalkeeper position doesn't encourage Shelvey to hit, and he finds the goal anyway.
Importance 8/10
Put Swansea ahead in a relegation battle with Aston Villa.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Aston Villa
FootballCritic Verdict
A massively underrated goal that is technically superior to many other long-range hits from more prominent players.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Jonjo Shelvey
Defensive Midfielder (Centre),Midfielder (Centre)
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