Originally Posted by Gilly
Stop putting words into my mouth. I didn't say no skill or technique was required (though no more than Cole's setup for his goal).
However, the finish itself (the important bit when talking about a good goal) was pure fluke. Millions of people have the potential to score with that finish. I've done it myself (though with my right not my left). Swing a boot and hope it goes in.
I didn't put words into your mouth, you just seem to be disregarding the skill element of the goal and judging it solely on the luck which any strike from distance needs to go in.
As for the finish being the important part of a goal, I can think of two straight away which disprove that.
Carlos Alberto's goal for Brazil against Italy, that was a great goal for the teamplay building up to it.
Maradona's second against England, that was a great goal for the fact that he ripped so many players before scoring. The finish was nothing more than a side foot into the open net.
Both of these goals regularly come in the top 3 greatest World Cup goals ever, and in both cases the actual finish was the least important part in terms of it being classed a great goal.
Maybe you are right and everyone else who is saying Maxi's goal was better is wrong