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Official Career Goal #140UEFA Champions League (2005/06)

Cristiano Ronaldo #140 vs Getafe CF

Scored in the 3' minute for Manchester United on Dec 25, 2005.

Match Result4 - 0
Manchester United vs Getafe CF
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #140 vs Getafe CF

GK
#7
Ronaldo (26m)
Strike Speed
105km/h
Shot Distance
26meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.04xG
Header
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Right Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateDec 25, 2005
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamManchester United
MethodHeader
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderPaul Scholes
Career MilestoneGoal #140 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #140 Was Scored

In the 3' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and Getafe CF, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a decisive finish (Header • Open Play) set up expertly by Paul Scholes.

The strike occurred from approximately ~26 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 4 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #140 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #140

When did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #140?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored official career goal #140 on 2005-12-25 playing for Manchester United against Getafe CF in the UEFA Champions League (2005/06 season).

What minute was goal #140 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 3' minute of the match. The final match result was Manchester United 4 - 0 Getafe CF (Away fixture).

How did Cristiano Ronaldo score goal #140?

The goal was executed with the Header via a Open Play following an assist from Paul Scholes, from an estimated distance of ~26 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #140 represent in Cristiano Ronaldo's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #140 of Cristiano Ronaldo's official career tally on the quest toward 1000 career goals. It stands as a crucial competitive goal in his career trajectory.