Sunday, January 18, 2015

Final Nominees for FIFA Goal of the Year Puskas Award

Time for vote casting for the FIFA Puskas Award has come to an end. Feeling excited to know who are the nominees? Yes hold your hearts as here are final 10 Nominees of FIFA Puskas Award:


Tim Cahill


Tim Cahill

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The Australian footballer and the all time top scorer, Tim Cahill is the nominee. As a matter of fact, he is the only Australian player who has set a record for scoring at three World Cups in different years. His incredible strike at FIFA World cup 2014 was over-the-shoulder left-foot volley is still unmatchable.


Robin Van Persie


Robin Van Persie

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Everyone knows the battle among the Netherlands and Spain, held in Brazil 2014. But one clash that created a sensation among the audience was of Robin Van Persie’s sublime header from almost 15 yards towards Iker Casillas.


James Rodriguez


James Rodriguez

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Yet another beautiful volley was performed at Brazil 2014 world stage by none other than Columbian superstar James Rodriguez. The lethal volley against Uruguay also let Rodriquez won the title of Goal of the Tournament.


Diego Costa


The stunning bicycle kick that gone overhead by Diego Costa in match of Atletico Madrid against Getafe shows this player burning desire for scoring. If he carried on like this then he will become unstoppable.


Zlatan Ibrahimovic


Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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Talking about the goals of the year and not mention Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not possible. Winner of the last year award for a stunning bicycle kick, this year he had gone inventive. He used his infamous backheel kick to a cross that landed behind him and sent the ball home.


Pajtim Kasami


The Swiss phenomenal player Pajtim Kasami one incredible hit made the match leveled. After chasing the long ball, he took the ball on his chest and striked it right to the goal.


Stephanie Roche


In the match of Peamount United versus Wexford Youths, a remarkable world class hit from Stephanie Roche kept the audience mouths hanging open. Another remarkable fact is that this hit was done in the same week of Ibrahimovic and Kasami’s hit.


Marco Fabian


The Mexican player Marco Fabian put life to a soulless and goalless match by controlling a high ball with a superb first touch and flaked the keeper with a 4 yards distance.


Camilo Sanvezzo


The match is on its peak, only 10 minutes are remaining. It seemed like Whitecaps needs to up the level hurry. Then came the Camilo Sanvezzo who shot his best flying scissor kick to the corner and won the hearts of audience.


Hisato Sato


With a neck to neck side trailing, Hisato Sato picked the ball with his back and brushes it in the air and sends a looping hit over the keeper. It was a priceless moment.



Final Nominees for FIFA Goal of the Year Puskas Award

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