Everton: Fans reminisce about Mikel Arteta’s ‘rocket’ against Bolton in 2006
Everton supporters have been looking back on their side’s 1-0 win against Bolton Wanderers, more specifically Mikel Arteta’s wonder strike which won them the game.
The game was fairly uneventful until the Spaniard’s 25-yard drilled shot deceived goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and left him unable to keep out the strike.
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Sam Allardyce’s side would have considered themselves unlucky to be behind after chances from Ivan Campo and the late Gary Speed, but they were unable to convert any of their opportunities.
#OnThisDay in 2006, a rocket from @m8arteta to beat Bolton at Goodison Park.
— THE BLUE ROOM (@TheBlueRoomEFC) November 18, 2019
Manager David Moyes described Arteta’s goal as “special” and credited the former Spain international for stepping up to the plate in the absence of Tim Cahill.
Supporters loved watching back the footage of the goal and made their feelings clear on social media.
Here you will find some of the best replies from Everton fans:
Brilliant player.
— Kris Hutchinson (@HutchTweeting) November 18, 2019
Still one of the best goals I’ve seen at Goodison. Arteta a class act in that playmaking role from the side https://t.co/Vw2ycHPDR5
— Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) November 18, 2019
He won that game single-handed. Goalie got sent off early doors if I remember correctly?
— Alan Travis (@travis_bl) November 18, 2019
The left-winger we never had…
— Carl Burgess (@empresstouch) November 18, 2019
On his weaker foot!
— Jim Mac (@jimefc81) November 18, 2019
Like what the TT have on offer? Sign up for more notifications!I really enjoyed watching that team
— Leigh (@leighhambly) November 18, 2019
