Popular Post Genie Posted April 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2018 BBC running headline “Ronaldo Scores one of the greatest goals you will see”. Nice goal, but is that a tad OTT? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted April 4, 2018 Moderator Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Genie said: BBC running headline “Ronaldo Scores one of the greatest goals you will see”. Nice goal, but is that a tad OTT? I think from a technical standpoint they're probably right. You've got to compare like for like goals, as it always seems unfair to compare something like this with a 40-yarder and 20-pass team goal. He's running away from goal when the ball comes in, and it's behind him (well, in front of him - but you know what I mean). The ball must be 7-8 feet off the ground when he connects, and he's caught it absolutely flush on the instep, generating power AND finding the corner. Goals like this you've seen before don't always have the same level of technical acumen - Rooney's famous one for example came off his shin really. If you add in that it's a Champions League Quarter Final, and it's Gigi Buffon in goal with Barzagli and Chiellini in front of him, it does become one of the greatest goals you'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 2.3m off the ground is what i saw this morning, without getting the tape out imagine that an average door is 1.9m high The athleticism involved is crazy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 11 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: I think from a technical standpoint they're probably right. You've got to compare like for like goals, as it always seems unfair to compare something like this with a 40-yarder and 20-pass team goal. He's running away from goal when the ball comes in, and it's behind him (well, in front of him - but you know what I mean). The ball must be 7-8 feet off the ground when he connects, and he's caught it absolutely flush on the instep, generating power AND finding the corner. Goals like this you've seen before don't always have the same level of technical acumen - Rooney's famous one for example came off his shin really. If you add in that it's a Champions League Quarter Final, and it's Gigi Buffon in goal with Barzagli and Chiellini in front of him, it does become one of the greatest goals you'll see. Very good goal, but I guess across Europe there is a dozen of these per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted April 4, 2018 Moderator Share Posted April 4, 2018 14 minutes ago, Genie said: Very good goal, but I guess across Europe there is a dozen of these per year. You could pretty much say that about any goal though really, if I think about it. Could be an interesting thread to start up "What makes a great goal?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Genie Posted April 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: You could pretty much say that about any goal though really, if I think about it. Could be an interesting thread to start up "What makes a great goal?" This one was far better. Best overhead kick I’ve seen. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 18 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: You could pretty much say that about any goal though really, if I think about it. Could be an interesting thread to start up "What makes a great goal?" In my opinion not lobbing the keeper from 60 yards, rooneys goal vs west ham for example is a shit goal, its bad goal keeping, ibrahimovic vs england to a certain extent too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Its the context of goal that makes it great along with technique. Champions League last 8 away to best defence in Europe with possibly best keeper ever with an amazing home record 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Genie said: This one was far better. Best overhead kick I’ve seen. I think the one thing I'd say about this is that it's very much hit-and-hope. Sinclair is basically aiming to get a good connection and send the ball towards goal. The same as Ibrahimovic. The same as Bressan. They're all long range shots that are more spectacular, but are just aimed "towards the goal" really. Ronaldo's effort is right in the bottom corner - it's a deliberately placed effort. I guess it's tough to say which is better because, in many ways, Ronaldo's chance is "easier" to score from... but there's maybe less fluke about the execution of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted April 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 4, 2018 I think it’s fair to say if Sinclair had scored the Ronaldo goal in his game, it would have largely been forgotten about now. If Ronaldo had scored the Sinclair goal last night in his game, it would have broken the internet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Shropshire Lad said: I think it’s fair to say if Sinclair had scored the Ronaldo goal in his game, it would have largely been forgotten about now. If Ronaldo had scored the Sinclair goal last night in his game, it would have broken the internet. This is it. Like @bobzy proved, when big names do it then it’s already more special than another player. Sinclair’s was called “hit and hope” but Ronaldo’s was a “deliberately placed effort”... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Genie said: This is it. Like @bobzy proved, when big names do it then it’s already more special than another player. Sinclair’s was called “hit and hope” but Ronaldo’s was a “deliberately placed effort”... You dont think he meant it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sinclair's goal is pretty special, not many have scored an overhead kick from outside the box. But...come on. the technique just isn't in the same world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 39 minutes ago, bobzy said: I think the one thing I'd say about this is that it's very much hit-and-hope. Sinclair is basically aiming to get a good connection and send the ball towards goal. The same as Ibrahimovic. The same as Bressan. They're all long range shots that are more spectacular, but are just aimed "towards the goal" really. Ronaldo's effort is right in the bottom corner - it's a deliberately placed effort. I guess it's tough to say which is better because, in many ways, Ronaldo's chance is "easier" to score from... but there's maybe less fluke about the execution of it. what a load of cobblers. The audacity to try it, already shows the intent of trying to score. Ronaldo's is a good goal, but the amount of spunk flying around everywhere is making a right mess of my hair. The actual goal is "good" - the situation of the goal (CL Q/F against a good team), makes it better. But there are loads of goals better than it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted April 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 4, 2018 It’s a very, very good goal from an exceptional player. It’s just not the best of all time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 9 minutes ago, Zatman said: You dont think he meant it? I think he meant to try and score of course. I was just saying how can someone label the Sinclair goal as “hit and hope” but Ronaldo absolutely intended to hit the exact blade of grass it struck in the back of the net... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sinclairs was tons better. If Messi had scored Sinclairs goal everyone would say it’s better but because it’s ol’ Trev.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted April 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted April 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Genie said: Poorer mans Peter Crouch. Homeless Micky Quinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Benteke's was best, even had to set himself up for it...and it was against a true legend in Jon Ruddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted April 4, 2018 Moderator Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Shropshire Lad said: It’s a very, very good goal from an exceptional player. It’s just not the best of all time. Agreed. The conversation started with "one of the best of all time" which I think you can justify. It's got to be in the conversation. Sinclair's is absolutely top drawer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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