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Iranian defender Nader Mohammadi wows with flip-throw assist
Iranian defender Nader Mohammadi has become an overnight sensation after using a somersault flip-throw to set up a goal for Spartak Kostroma in Russia's second division. The clip from the match against…
The Story in Brief
Iranian defender Nader Mohammadi has become an overnight sensation after using a somersault flip-throw to set up a goal for Spartak Kostroma in Russia's second division. The clip from the match against SKA-Khabarovsk has gone viral, reviving a technique made famous in the early 1990s by Estonia's Risto Kallaste and Newcastle's Steve Watson.
Mohammadi, 29, joined Spartak Kostroma on a free transfer in July after more than 100 appearances in Iran's top flight. Spartak won 3-1 and moved into second place. Mohammadi had attempted the same throw in 2021 but without a goal.
The Indian Opinion
Social media loves a novelty goal, but the real story is how a journeyman defender used a niche skill to make an impact abroad. Fans celebrate the flip-throw as flair, yet nothing in the rules forbids it, it is simply rare. The test for Mohammadi is whether he can sustain this attention beyond one viral clip; consistency, not gimmicks, keeps a career alive.
Source: timesnownews.com
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