In Ibrahimovic style.. a "flying heel" goal nominated for best in MLS
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Argentine Martin Ojeda, the Orlando City player, stole the spotlight in Major League Soccer after scoring an exceptional goal with a flying bicycle kick against D.C. United, in a moment nominated to compete for the Goal of the Season award.
The goal came after a series of quick passes between Orlando City players, before Frenchman Antoine Griezmann sent a lofted ball behind the defenders, which Ojeda met with a precise acrobatic strike, despite his back being toward the goal, for the ball to settle in the far corner amidst the astonishment of the fans and players.
The goal sparked widespread reactions on the pitch, as a number of Orlando players appeared amazed by the beauty of the play, while Ojeda and his teammates celebrated the goal that added an exceptional touch to their team's victory.
Ojeda raised his tally to 15 goals during the season, after delivering one of the most prominent technical moments of his career, while the brilliance of Griezmann, who scored two goals, led Orlando City to a 4-1 victory.
The win gave Orlando three important points in the race to qualify for the playoffs, while Ojeda's goal stole the spotlight as one of the moments that could compete for the Goal of the Year award in the MLS.
