Goal #59

Manchester United vs Reading (2006)

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 59th goal of his career on December 30, 2006, playing for Manchester United against Reading in Manchester, in the Premier League. The goal put Manchester United 3–1 up; the match finished 3–2.

It was his 39th goal for Manchester United and his 3rd against Reading. He scored 2 that day and this was the 2nd.

It was his 25th goal of 2006. From here he needed 941 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

December 30, 2006

Team

Manchester United

Opponent

Reading

Competition

Premier League

City

Manchester

Score after the goal

3–1

Final score

3–2

Goal in the match

2 / 2