Fifa best goals 2014: Steph Roche and Robin van Persie on shortlist
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A stunning volley for Peamount United has earned Stephanie Roche a spot on Fifa's shortlist for goal of the year alongside fellow strikers Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The 25-year-old, who scored against Wexford,, external is one of 10 in the running.
Three World Cup efforts feature - Van Persie's header against Spain, Tim Cahill's volley against the Dutch and James Rodriguez's goal against Uruguay.
Ibrahimovic's backheel volley for PSG against Bastia makes the list.
Fifa goal of the year shortlist in full:
Tim Cahill - Australia v Netherlands, 2014 FIFA World Cup
Diego Costa - Atletico Madrid v Getafe, La Liga (Spain)
Marco Fabian - Cruz Azul v Puebla, 2014 Clausara (Mexico)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Paris St Germain v SC Bastia, Ligue 1 (France)
Pajtim Kasami - Crystal Palace v Fulham, Premier League
Stephanie Roche - Peamount United v Wexford Youths, BEWNL (Rep. Ireland)
James Rodriguez - Colombia v Uruguay, 2014 FIFA World Cup
Camilo Sanvezzo - Vancouver Whitecaps v Portland Timbers, MLS (USA/Canada)
Hisato Sato - Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Kawasaki Frontale, J.League (Japan)
Robin van Persie - Spain v Netherlands, 2014 FIFA World Cup
Watch the goals in the running for the Puskas award, external
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