Goal #78

Manchester United vs Wigan Athletic (2007)

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 78th goal of his career on October 6, 2007, playing for Manchester United against Wigan Athletic in Manchester, in the Premier League. The goal put Manchester United 3–0 up; the match finished 4–0.

It was his 54th goal for Manchester United and his 6th against Wigan Athletic. He scored 2 that day and this was the 2nd.

It was his 19th goal of 2007. From here he needed 922 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

October 6, 2007

Team

Manchester United

Opponent

Wigan Athletic

Competition

Premier League

City

Manchester

Score after the goal

3–0

Final score

4–0

Goal in the match

2 / 2