Tshabalala’s World Cup goal on award list

Siphiwe Tshabalala's goal against Mexico in the opening match of the World Cup has been nominated for Fifa's Goal of the Year. Photo: Getty Images

Siphiwe Tshabalala's goal against Mexico in the opening match of the World Cup has been nominated for Fifa's Goal of the Year. Photo: Getty Images

Published Nov 16, 2010

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Siphiwe Tshabalala's spectacular opening goal for South Africa against Mexico in the first match of the World Cup has been named on a shortlist for the best goal of 2010. The other candidates were scored by Hamit Altintop for Turkey, Matthew Burrows for Northern Irish side Glentoran, Linus Hallenius for Swedish club Hammarby, Lionel Messi for Barcelona, Samir Nasri for Arsenal, Neymar for Santos, Arjen Robben for Bayern Munich, and Kumi Yokoyama for Japan's women's under-17 team.

Fans will vote for the winner on Fifa’s website.

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