About this goal
Ronaldo breaks the Swedish offside trap to dash through on goal one-on-one with the keeper. He then finishes with a left-footed effort cut across the box into the right corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30
Ronaldo's speed is electric through the middle, and he scores in the only place he could.
Technical Difficulty 24/30
There is perhaps no player in history as effiicient at scoring one-on-one with the keeper with their supposed weaker foot than Ronaldo.
Uniqueness 13/20
Not particularly unique, but that doesn't mean it isn't great.
Importance 10/10
Saw Portugal qualify for the World Cup.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
SWEDEN.
FootballCritic Verdict
Ronaldo has saved Portugal on so many occasions and this was one of the bigger ones, as he dragged them to the World Cup against the rigid Swedes
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