Cristiano Ronaldo VS Sweden

Sweden 2 - 3 Portugal (Nov 19, 2013)

7.7

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

7.7

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

Goal video

Goal scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo

Forward (Centre),Forward (Right)

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23
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jun 15, 2018

Ronaldo steps up to guide a precision free-kick into the top right corner from 25 yards, showing a more delicate touch than his usual attempts from set-pieces.

Goal type:
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24
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

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Goal type:
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Cristiano Ronaldo Nov 19, 2013

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.

Goal type:
Long-Range
7.7

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26
Cristiano Ronaldo face
Cristiano Ronaldo Jan 1, 1970

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Goal type:
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27
Cristiano Ronaldo face
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Goal type:
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