‘Goal of the season already’ – EFL star scores Puskas contender with outrageous backheeled volley into top bins

BRISTOL CITY striker Dom Ballard scored a Puskas Award contender in the late stages of a Championship thriller against Birmingham. The 21-year-old sent a backheeled volley flying into the top-left corner in the 85th minute of the match to put City 2-1 up at St Andrew’s. Dominic Ballard scored a stunning backheeled volley against Birmingham Credit: Getty Ballard pounced onto a cross from Rio Cardines with his back to goal and flicked his right boot at the ball, firing it past James Beadle and into the Birmingham net. Fans were quick to react on social media, with one person writing: “DOM BALLARD THAT IS GOAL OF THE SEASON ALREADY!” Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Another commented: “DOM BALLARD that is INSANE, goal of the season is already in boys and girls!” A third wrote: “What on earth has Dom Ballard just done… Goal of the season already.” While a fourth said: “Dom Ballard, this is magical.” Despite the incredible finish, Bristol City went on to concede a 95th-minute equaliser from Demarai Gray. Speaking after the match, Ballard said: “Not just me, the performance is from everyone. “Everyone played their role today and did it really well. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS “But yeah, to score that goal, I don’t think I’ll score many better. “Really, really happy.” Ballard’s stunning strike was his first competitive goal for Bristol City since completing his move from Leyton Orient earlier this month. His strike flew into the top corner Credit: Getty Comment now