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6) Javier Hernandez vs Stoke, EPL 2012
The Mexican’s backheader against Stoke is one of the most ingenious things seen on a football field! For that, he deserves another entry in this list of great headers.
Why is this a great headed goal?
It might seem like a fluke, but Hernandez has every intention of scoring here, and even though the ball is behind him, somehow he manages to flick his head on to it. There is absolutely no pace on the ball, and it’s the Stoke defense that Hernandez is up against, so credit where it’s due. A spur-of-the-moment finish that will be remembered for years to come.
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5) Luis Garcia’s back-to-the-goal strike
There was a time when Liverpool striker Luis Garcia was known to be a better header of the ball than his strike partner Peter Crouch! In fact, one would go as far as to say that Garcia was better in the air than the 6″7′ Peter Crouch.
Why is this a great headed goal?
Garcia is running towards the ball and away from goal, with a defender right on his tail. From a low cross into the box, Garcia somehow manages to get his head on it and flick it with enough power and direction to beat the keeper. It’s a stunning piece of improvisation, and a great header.
