Australia’s Tim Cahill has been nominated for the prestigious Puskas Prize for the best goal of 2014 for his stunning volley against the Netherlands at the Brazil World Cup.

Cahill’s goal – a technically superb volley hit as Ryan McGowan’s long pass came dropping over his shoulder – was immediately touted as the greatest Socceroos goal of all time.

The veteran Socceroo joins global superstars such as James Rodriguez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the list of 10 candidates, as well as some lesser-known nominees like Irish women’s international Stephanie Roche.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Ibrahimovic won the award in 2013 for his spectacular, long-range goal against England in a friendly, and is back in the running this year thanks to his back-heeled volley against Bastia in a French league game.

Top 10 goals of 2014 nominations:
Tim Cahill (AUS), Australia-Netherlands
Diego Costa (ESP), Atletico Madrid-Getafe
Marco Fabian (MEX), Cruz Azul-Puebla
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (SWE), Paris SG-Bastia
Pajtim Kasami (SUI), Crystal Palace-Fulham
Stephanie Roche (IRL), Peamount United-Wexford Youths
James Rodriguez (COL), Colombia-Uruguay
Camilo Sanvezzo (BRA), Vancouver Whitecaps-Portland Timbers
Hisato Sato (JPN), Sanfrecce Hiroshima-Kawasaki Frontale
Robin van Persie (NED), Spain-Netherlands

Source: AFP