Dirk's best goal? YOU decide

Dirk Kuyt once again proved himself to be the man for the big occasion after his 50th goal for Liverpool settled Saturday's 213th Merseyside derby.

The Reds' no. 18 has developed a reputation for netting crucial strikes for Rafael Benitez's men - but which one is his best effort to-date?

Here at Liverpoolfc.tv, we've made it our mission to discover Dirk's finest finish and we want YOUR help to do it.

We've considered each one of his half century of goals for the club and narrowed it down to a list of 10 contenders.

Vote now in our online poll to have your say and help us identify Kuyt's best goal for the Reds.

1) Chelsea (H) W2-0 Barclays PL, January 2007

Heading into this clash, Liverpool were still searching for their first league victory over Chelsea under the leadership of Rafael Benitez.

The Spaniard was taking charge of the Reds for the 100^th time and it was fitting that his side responded with a maiden triumph to mark the occasion.

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Kuyt got them off to a flyer on four minutes when a clever touch with his head from Peter Crouch's flick gave the Holland international the space to lash a shot past an exposed Petr Cech, having completely wrong-footed defender Paulo Ferreira.

2) West Ham United (a) W2-1 PL, January 2007

After a goalless first-half at Upton Park, Kuyt stunned the home faithful by firing in the opener within 10 seconds of the restart.

The forward let fly with a powerful, dipping shot that went in off the underside of the crossbar. A stunning goal from an in-form striker. 

3) AC Milan (n) L1-2 CL final, May 2007

To score in a Champions League final for Liverpool is an honour that only a privileged few can boast.

This close-range header from Daniel Agger's flick-on may not have provided the Reds with the fairytale ending, but did offer a brief moment of hope on an otherwise forgettable night in Athens.

4) Everton (a) W2-1 PL, October 2007

If scoring a goal in a European final doesn't assure you of hero worship on the Kop, then perhaps a last-gasp winner at Goodison Park will do the trick.

Having already drawn Liverpool level with an earlier spot-kick, Kuyt held his nerve to fire home his second of the match in stoppage-time - thus sealing his place in Merseyside derby folklore.

5)  Arsenal (a) D1-1 CL Qtr final, first-leg, April 2008

A goal behind and looking rattled, Liverpool needed a moment of inspiration to get back on terms at the Emirates.

Cue a moment of magic from Steven Gerrard, who powered to the left-hand byline before firing the ball across the face of goal for Kuyt to turn it across the line on the slide. 

6) Inter Milan (H) W2-0, CL last 16, first-leg, February 2008

Kuyt put Liverpool on their way to another famous European victory at Anfield with the opening goal against Inter Milan. 

Jermaine Pennant's cross from the right found the Dutch international at the back post, who took a touch on his chest before drilling a volley towards goal that crossed the line via the aid of the deflection.

7) Wigan Athletic (H) W3-2, PL, October 2008

The Dutchman scored his second late winner in as many games with a scissor-kick from Jermaine Pennant's cross that bounced into the ground and looped over the grasp of Kirkland.

It was the first time Kuyt had scored in three consecutive games since arriving on Merseyside and earned three precious points that would give further credence to Liverpool's title challenge. 

 8) West Bromwich Albion (a) W2-0, PL, May 2009

A rare solo goal to add to his collection of headers, long range drives and clinical finishes.  

The Dutchman took possession of the ball midway in the West Brom half before charging forward and drilling a powerful strike into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

 9) Tottenham Hotspur (H) W2-0, PL, January 2010

A Fernando Torres-less Liverpool took on top four rivals Tottenham looking for someone to take on the Spaniard's mantle as chief goal-getter.

Up stepped, one Dirk Kuyt.

With just six minutes on the clock, the striker collected Alberto Aquilani's chested lay off and fired a strike into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

10) Everton (H) W1-0, PL, February 2010

A Merseyside derby against a rapidly improving Everton side was always going to prove a testing occasion for Liverpool, but when Sotirios Kyrgiakos was sent off on 34 minutes it looked like an uphill task.

Cue a now trademark big game strike from Kuyt, who headed home Steven Gerrard's second-half corner to not only net the winner, but also his 50^th for the club.

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