Forward Dom Ballard scored what was perhaps the goal of the 2026/27 season this Saturday (22) in the Championship, England’s second division.
The Bristol City player netted a spectacular backheel goal, in true Ibrahimovic style, but his team ended up conceding a 2-2 equalizer to Birmingham in stoppage time.
33′ – Bristol City (1-0): After a long ball from Jason Knight and an aerial challenge by Rob Dickie, Scott Twine pounced on the rebound to open the scoring. It was the first goal Birmingham had conceded this season.
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42′ – Birmingham (1-1): Carlos Vicente struck first time from Alex Cochrane’s cross and beat goalkeeper Sam Tickle to level the match.
85′ – Bristol City (2-1): The most spectacular moment of the match came in the closing minutes. Substitute Dom Ballard met Rio Cardines’ cross with his back to goal and produced a stunning backheel volley into the top corner, lobbing goalkeeper James Beadle.
90+5′ – Birmingham (2-2): Deep into stoppage time, a handball in the box resulted in a penalty for the home side. Demarai Gray converted coolly to seal the final result.
Match Highlights
The clash was marked by a high attacking output from both sides. Bristol City created the better chances throughout the game, wasting good opportunities from Lorent Tolaj headers in the six-yard box.
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In the second half, Birmingham goalkeeper James Beadle had to make difficult saves to deny Twine, Jed Wallace, and Tomi Horvat.
Birmingham, meanwhile, responded with dangerous efforts from Bright Osayi-Samuel and Tomoki Iwata.
Before winning the decisive penalty in stoppage time, the home team also had a goal by Jhon Solis ruled out for offside in the 43rd minute of the second half.
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