About this goal
A bouncing ball goes loose on the edge of the box and Ferdinand instinctively swivels his body round to loop a superb volley into the top left corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 20/30
The way Ferdinand manages to twist his body so quickly to shoot, in the one movement, is impressive.
Technical Difficulty 17/30
It's a percentage decision in the moment to just turn and swing a leg, hoping he'll land it on target.
Uniqueness 15/20
The nature of the swivel and hit, and the purity of the connection, is original.
Importance 6/10
In a defeat of Fulham.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
FULHAM
FootballCritic Verdict
Ferdinand makes such a sweet connection on the turn, if it remains a little bit of a swing and hope.
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