Bristol City striker Dom Ballard scores a striking backheel finish that quickly goes viral during his side’s Championship match against Birmingham City. The goal arrives in the 85th minute at St Andrew’s, putting Bristol City 2-1 ahead after Ballard reacts to a cross from Rio Cardines and flicks the ball toward the top-left corner from an awkward, off-balance position.
Multiple outlets highlight the goal’s difficulty and audacity, with fans and commentators comparing it to the kind of technique associated with end-of-season awards. The accounts also agree that the match does not end in Bristol City’s favour: Birmingham level at 95 minutes through a late equaliser. One report notes Ballard’s first competitive goal for Bristol City since joining from Leyton Orient earlier in the month, while describing his reaction as he says he is pleased with the finish.
Taken together, the coverage focuses on the viral goal as the main talking point, alongside the late swing of the result that leads to a 2-2 draw.
