Dirk's 50: The definitive list

Dirk Kuyt's winning goal in Liverpool's 1-0 triumph against Everton on Saturday was the forward's 50th strike for the Reds.

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The Holland international has taken 181 games to reach the milestone since his arrival at Anfield from Feyenoord in August 2006.

It's fair to say the man with a unique penchant for scoring on the big occasion has netted some vital goals over the last three-and-a-half seasons.

In tribute to our No.18, Liverpoolfc.tv have compiled each and every one of his 50 - so sit back and relive some classic Dirk memories.

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Goal 1 - Newcastle United
Premier League
20 September 2006

Dirk scored his first Liverpool goal in his fifth appearance for the club.

The Reds' No.18 capped a lively display by opening the scoring in the 29th minute.

Xabi Alonso's defence-splitting pass played Steve Finnan into the right channel and the full-back delivered a low cross to the near post, which was turned over the line by Kuyt from close-range. 

Goal 2 - Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
23 September 2006

Kuyt made it two goals in as many games with his first at the Kop end.

The Dutchman took control of Luis Garcia's cleverly disguised pass and lashed a thunderous effort past Spurs' goalkeeper Paul Robinson. 

Goal 3 - Aston Villa
Premier League
28 October 2008

Dirk claimed his third Liverpool goal with a well taken strike against Villa.

Jamie Carragher's lofted ball into the box was nodded down to Kuyt by Sami Hyypia and the Dutchman took a touch on his chest before arrowing a volley into the bottom corner. 

Goal 4 - Reading
Premier League
4 November 2008

Liverpool's No.18 took his tally for his new club to five goals with a brace against Reading at Anfield.

Kuyt netted his first of the afternoon after 14 minutes when he turned Peter Crouch's header across goal into the back of the net from close-range. 

Goal 5 - Reading
Premier League
4 November 2008

Dirk scored his second on 72 minutes. Reading 'keeper Marcus Hahnemann failed to hold Peter Crouch's header from a corner, allowing Kuyt to turn the ball over the line. 

Goal 6 - Wigan Athletic
Premier League
2 December 2006

Kuyt got himself on the score sheet as the Reds ran riot at the JJB Stadium with Liverpool scoring four first half goals to stun Wigan.

Dirk claimed the Reds' third, benefiting from Craig Bellamy's unselfish pass across goal when one-on-one with goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, which left the Dutchman with the simple task of passing the ball into an empty net. 

Goal 7 - Bolton Wanderers
Premier League
1 January 2007

Dirk started 2007 with a bang as he claimed his seventh Liverpool goal in a 3-0 New Years Day thumping of Bolton.

The striker deservedly netted when he collected a pass from Luis Garcia and used his strength to hold off a defender before steering the ball across Jussi Jaaskelainen. 

Goal 8 - Arsenal
FA Cup third round
6 January 2007

Kuyt bagged a consolation goal for Liverpool in the FA Cup defeat to Arsenal when he turned a Peter Crouch header over the line from close-range with his head. 

Goal 9 - Chelsea
Premier League
20 January 2007

Defending champions Chelsea were undone by a moment of brilliance from Dirk after just four minutes of this clash at Anfield.

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. 

Goal 10 - West Ham United
Premier League
30 January 2007

Kuyt's 10th goal for the Reds came as he smashed Liverpool into the lead at Upton Park with a stunning 25 yard strike just 10 seconds after half-time.

The forward let fly with a powerful, dipping shot that went in off the underside of the crossbar. 

Goal 11 - Reading
Premier League
7 April 2007

Dirk scored the winning goal with just five minutes remaining as Liverpool downed Reading for the third time in the 2006-07 season. 

Jermaine Pennant's deep cross picked out Kuyt and he headed home from eight yards to secure three points for the Reds.

Goal 12 - Wigan Athletic
Premier League
21 April 2007

Kuyt claimed another double as Liverpool saw off Wigan at Anfield. 

He opened the scoring when he flicked Jermaine Pennant's deep cross over the stranded Wigan goalkeeper.

Goal 13 - Wigan Athletic
Premier League
21 April 2007

The Dutch ace notched his second of the afternoon when a swift break from the Reds saw Craig Bellamy and John Arne Riise play a clever one-two before the ball broke for Kuyt, who made no mistake with a fine drive on the turn.

Goal 14 - AC Milan
Champions League final
23 May 2007

Kuyt gave Liverpool fans late hope in the Champions League final in Athens when he scored with a close-range header after Daniel Agger had flicked a corner on, though it would prove just a consolation. 

Goal 15 - Toulouse
Champions League qualifier
28 August 2007

Dirk put the gloss on a comfortable win for Liverpool in the Champions League qualifier against Toulouse with two late goals.

His first saw him play a neat one-two with fellow countryman Ryan Babel in the box before sliding a low shot across goal. 

Goal 16 - Toulouse
Champions League qualifier
28 August 2007

The Dutchman claimed his second of the night moments later.

Latching onto Benayoun's threaded pass through the Toulouse back line, Kuyt managed to lift the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper. 

Goal 17 - FC Porto
Champions League group stage
18 September 2007

Kuyt scored Liverpool's equaliser as the Reds drew with FC Porto.

Steve Finnan's free-kick was headed back across goal by Sami Hyypia, allowing Kuyt to nod home from close-range. 

Goal 18 - Everton
Premier League
20 October 2007

Kuyt scored two second-half penalties, including one in injury-time, to help Liverpool come from behind to beat Everton at Goodison Park. 

The striker scored with his first on 54 minutes to draw the Reds level after Steven Gerrard had been brought down in the box by Tony Hibbert.

Goal 19 - Everton
Premier League
20 October 2007

Dirk kept his composure to score the winning penalty in stoppage-time after Phil Neville's handball on the goal line from a Lucas shot had dramatically given the Reds the chance to claim victory from the spot. 

Goal 20 - Newcastle United
Premier League
24 November 2007

The Reds' No.18 notched his first 2007-08 league goal from open play in rather fortunate circumstances at St James' Park as Hyypia's flick-on from a Gerrard corner was bundled over the line via the shin of Kuyt.

Nevertheless, they all count.

Goal 21 - Marseille
Champions League group stage
11 December 2007

Liverpool needed to beat Marseille in France to ensure their progression into the knock-out phase of the Champions League.

Kuyt made victory almost certain with the Reds' third goal of the evening, when he sprung the offside trap and fired the ball into the top corner from the edge of the six yard box. 

Goal 22 - Barnsley
FA Cup 5th Round
16 February 2008

Ryan Babel's trickery down the wing saw him reach the touchline before he cut the ball back to his fellow countryman and Kuyt made no mistake with his finish.

Goal 23 - Inter Milan
Champions League last 16, first-leg
19 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.

Goal 24 - Arsenal
Champions League quarter final, first-leg
2 April 2008

Dirk gave Liverpool a priceless away goal at the Emirates after the Reds had fallen behind.

Steven Gerrard powered into the box before firing the ball across the face of goal to find Kuyt at the back post, who turned it across the line on the slide. 

Goal 25 - Chelsea
Champions League semi final, first-leg
22 April 2008

Kuyt came to the fore on another huge European occasion once again as he put Liverpool in front against Chelsea at Anfield.

Javier Mascherano's attempted shot looped into the area but was collected by Kuyt inside the box and the Dutch striker held off the challenge of Claude Makalele to steer it through the legs of Petr Cech. 

Goal 26 - Standard Liege
Champions League qualifier, second-leg
27 August 2008

The Dutchman prevented Liege from taking Liverpool to a penalty shoot-out with a last-gasp extra-time winner in the Champions League qualifier at Anfield. 

Ryan Babel whipped in a dangerous cross from the left and Kuyt arrived at the back post to stab the ball home.

Goal 27 - PSV Eindhoven
Champions League group stage
1 October 2008

Kuyt put the Reds on their way to a comfortable victory over PSV Eindhoven with an early strike.

After Fernando Torres' effort from a corner was blocked by the goalkeeper, the ball broke to the Dutchman, who took a touch before lashing it into the back of the net. 

Goal 28 - Manchester City
Premier League
5 October 2008

Dirk completed a dramatic comeback for Liverpool at Manchester City with a winning goal in injury-time.

The Reds had fought back from two goals down at half-time to draw level before the ball broke for Kuyt at point-blank range and the striker hammered it into the roof of the net to send the travelling Kop wild. 

Goal 29 - Wigan Athletic
Premier League
18 October 2008

Kuyt hit two goals as Liverpool once again staged a comeback, this time against Wigan at Anfield.

Dirk drew the Reds level midway through the first half after Daniel Agger's mazy run from the back resulted in the Dane cutting the ball back to our No.18, who sent the ball past Chris Kirkland from six yards. 

Goal 30 - Wigan Athletic
Premier League
18 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. 

Goal 31 - Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
1 November 2008

Kuyt put Liverpool into the lead at White Hart Lane after just three minutes.

Robbie Keane turned a defender in the box before laying the ball into the path of the Holland star. He let fly with a rasping drive that rocketed into the top corner from a tight angle. 

Goal 32 - Bolton Wanderers
Premier League
15 November 2008

Dirk gave Liverpool a first-half lead that their dominance deserved with a fine goal.

A near twenty-pass move resulted in Fabio Aurelio whipping in a cross that found the head of Kuyt, who in turn planted a perfect header into the back of the net from 10 yards 

Goal 33 - Portsmouth
Premier League
7 February 2009

The striker smashed home a late equaliser in an end-to-end clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park, before Fernando Torres headed the winner in stoppage-time to seal a 3-2 triumph.

Goal 34 - Manchester City
Premier League
22 February 2009

Kuyt drew Liverpool level with 12 minutes remaining of a testing encounter against City at Anfield.

Yossi Benayoun's left wing cross was scuffed goalwards by Fernando Torres, but the ball broke into Dirk's path and he stabbed home from close quarters.

Goal 35 - Aston Villa
Premier League
22 March 2009

Dirk put the Reds on their way to a 5-0 Anfield rout of Aston Villa. Xabi Alonso's header from Steven Gerrard's free-kick crashed against the crossbar, but Kuyt was on hand to lash the loose ball home on the volley.

Goal 36 - Chelsea
Champions League quarter-final, second leg
14 April 2009

The Dutchman gave Liverpool hope of pulling off a remarkable comeback in another European tie with Chelsea.

Kuyt headed Albert Riera's cross home late on to put the Reds 4-3 up on the night and leave them needing just one more goal to progress into the last four.

However, Frank Lampard's late strike ended Rafael Benitez's side's hopes - but they were able to hold their heads up high after a spirited performance at Stamford Bridge.

Goal 37 - Hull City
Premier League
25 April 2009

Dirk was at the double in a 3-1 triumph at Hull City.

His first came in the 63^rd minute as he reacted quickest to Martin Skrtel's deflected strike to nod into the back of the net at close-range.

Goal 38 - Hull City
Premier League
25 April 2009

Kuyt secured all three points a minute from time as Boaz Myhill punched Alvaro Arbeloa's cross into the path of the striker, who made no mistake with his finish. 

Goal 39 - Newcastle United
Premier League
3 May 2009

The former Feyenoord star netted with a bullet header from Steven Gerrard's corner to double Liverpool's advantage in a comfortable 3-0 win over Newcastle at Anfield. 

Goal 40 - West Bromwich Albion
Premier League
17 May 2009

Arguably one of Dirk's best for the Reds as the striker collected 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.

Goal 41 - Stoke City
Premier League
19 August 2009

A world-class turn from Steven Gerrard helped the skipper claim an assist as the No.8 slipped a ball across goal, allowing Kuyt to slide home a third goal for Liverpool in a 4-0 demolition of Stoke. 

Goal 42 - Burnley
Premier League
12 September 2009

A lightening counter-attack from a Burnley corner resulted in Kuyt tucking the ball into the back of the net after 'keeper Brian Jensen had palmed Yossi Benayoun's initial effort into his path. 

Goal 43 - Debrecen
Champions League group stage
16 September 2009

Dirk reacted quickest to net the rebound after Fernando Torres' shot was saved to give Liverpool a hard-fought victory over the Hungarians.

Goal 44 - West Ham United
Premier League
19 September 2009

Kuyt displayed his predatory instincts once more to put Liverpool into the lead at Upton Park.

This time the Holland international diverted Steven Gerrard's header from a corner over the line from yards out.

Goal 45 - Everton
Premier League
29 November 2009

Dirk secured the local bragging rights for Liverpool once again with another Park End strike at Goodison.

Albert Riera's low drive from the edge of the box was too hot to handle for Tim Howard, and Kuyt was on hand to tap the ball into the empty net.

Goal 46 - Arsenal
Premier League
13 December 2009

Our No.18 punished Gunners stopper Manuel Almunia's poor attempt at dealing with a Fabio Aurelio free-kick by steering the loose ball through a crowd of players and over the line.

Goal 47 - Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
20 January 2010

Kuyt got Liverpool off to a flyer in a crunch Anfield clash with Spurs.

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

Goal 48 - Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
20 January 2010

Dirk secured the 2-0 win over Tottenham by displaying nerves of steel to score an injury-time penalty.

The Dutchman was forced to take the kick twice by referee Howard Webb, but Kuyt kept his composure to rifle into the back of the net. 

Goal 49 - Bolton Wanderers
Premier League
30 January 2010

Our No.18 broke the deadlock against a stubborn Bolton, bundling Alberto Aquilani's header over the line from close quarters. 

Goal 50 - Everton
Premier League
6 February 2010

Dirk reached his half century with another winning goal in the Merseyside derby.

This time, Kuyt edged out Phil Neville to head Steven Gerrard's corner into the back of the next and send Anfield into ecstasy.