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Bristol City Striker's Stunning Backheel Goal in England Goes Viral
The 85th-minute finish put Bristol City ahead before Demarai Gray equalized deep in stoppage time, leaving the Championship match 2-2.
- On Saturday, Bristol City substitute Dom Ballard scored an outrageous back-heel volley against Birmingham in the Championship, converting Rio Cardines' cross in the 85th minute to give his side the lead.
- Scott Twine gave the visitors the advantage in the 33rd minute, but Carlos Vicente equalized for Birmingham in the 42nd minute, setting up a competitive contest before Ballard's late strike.
- Demarai Gray rescued a point for Birmingham with a late penalty in the fifth minute of added time, forcing a 2-2 draw and denying Bristol City a victory despite Ballard's effort.
- Ballard's goal sparked social media discussion regarding the Puskás Award, with users suggesting the race for the season's best goal was already decided after his audacious finish.
- Despite the draw, Ballard said, "I won't score many better than that," expressing disappointment with the result against a good Birmingham City side in his early Championship appearances.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 17%
R 33%
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