This archive report was first published on 19 August 2019.
FIFA has announced the shortlist for this year's Puskas Award, and Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend is among the 10 contenders.
Townsend's stunning volley against Manchester City at the Etihad last term earned him a spot on the list, which also includes Lionel Messi's stunning chip against Real Betis in La Liga.
The full list of nominees includes:
- Billie Simpson - Sion Swifts Ladies vs Cliftonville Ladies (9 August 2018)
- Fabio Quagliarella - Sampdoria vs Napoli (2 September 2018)
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Toronto FC vs LA Galaxy (September 15, 2018)
- Andros Townsend - Manchester City vs Crystal Palace (22 December 2018)
- Juan Fernando Quintero - River Plate vs Racing Club (10 February 2019)
- Dániel Zsóri - Debrecen FC vs Ferencváros (16 February 2019)
- Lionel Messi - Real Betis vs FC Barcelona (17 March 2019)
- Matheus Cunha - Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig (6 April 2019)
- Amy Rodriguez - Utah Royals vs Sky Blue FC (16 June 2019)
- Ajara Nchout - Cameroon vs New Zealand (20 June 2019)
A fan vote will decide the top three strikes, with a panel of FIFA legends then deciding upon the overall winner.
