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Bristol City striker's stunning backheel goal in England goes viral

Bristol City's Dom Ballard scores a goal that's left many fans saying the Puskás Award may already be over for the season.

Bristol City striker's stunning backheel goal in England goes viral

Bristol City striker Dom Ballard's backheel goal in a Championship match against Birmingham has gone viral on social media, with many speculating that it may already be a strong contender for the Puskás Award of the season. The goal, scored in the 85th minute of the game, saw Ballard connect his heel perfectly with a cross from Rio Cardines, sending the ball into the top corner and giving his team the lead.

Despite Birmingham equalizing with a penalty in the final minute, Ballard's stunning effort dominated the conversation and earned him praise from his teammates and fans. Ballard expressed his delight at scoring such a remarkable goal, stating that it was an incredible feeling to run straight to the fans upon completing it. He also admitted he thought his team was the better side and was disappointed with the result, but was thrilled that his goal helped Bristol City to a 2-2 draw.

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