It was moment of the season, but I disagree that it was the best goal. Senior's was technically better.
I acknowledge that we are in essence debating a subjective issue here but, nonetheless, I'd be interested to read the reasoning behind your judgment.
I mean I can't say I analysed both goals in punditry detail but no worries, just watched them both back again so here goes.
The first thing for me is he had to deal with a bit of a difficult pass from Hancock, with immediate pressure from a Chester defender. Hampson had a wealth of time afforded to him.
Not only did Senior manage to control that ball, but the touch was that good it set up the shot perfectly. He shot with his next touch. Two touches under pressure to produce that goal. As outstanding as Hampson's goal is, his first touch was actually a little heavy.
I'd also point out the angle from which the shot was taken. If you offered Hampson's position and Senior's as opportunities at goal, I think most players would choose Hampson's over Senior's, which was at a relatively wide angle and possibly further out.
Because of that, he's had to shoot across the keeper to find the top corner. I'm not in the trade of scoring long range screamers myself but it seems that this would be more difficult to do, as to beat the keeper from that position you have to put the ball across his positioning, as opposed to Hampson's which is undeniably top corner, but caught the keeper flat footed.
They're both phenomenal goals and the deserved 1/2, but I just thought Senior's was slightly technically better and deserving of #1.
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