Stephanie Roche's STUNNING volley... but can it win goal award? Stephanie Roche's STUNNING volley... but can it win goal award? Stephanie Roche's STUNNING volley... but can it win goal award? Stephanie Roche proud of FIFA goal of the year nomination... but can she make history as first female winner by beating out James Rodriguez and Robin van Persie?
Stephanie Roche scored a stunning volley for Peamount United in 2013
The Republic of Ireland women's international has made a shortlist of three for the Puskas Award at the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony
Her brilliant effort will be up against two goals from the World Cup
James Rodriguez's fine volley for Colombia against Uruguay and Robin van Persie's diving header in Holland's defeat of Spain
Roche will discover if she has won at a ceremony in Zurich on January 12
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PUBLISHED: 19:14 EST, 1 December 2014 | UPDATED: 06:23 EST, 2 December 2014
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Stephanie Roche has spoken of her pride after being nominated alongside two of the world's most high-profile players for FIFA's goal of the year.
The Republic of Ireland women's international's stunning volley for Peamount United against Wexford in October 2013 has made a shortlist of three for the Puskas Award at the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Her brilliant effort will be up against two goals from the World Cup in Brazil - James Rodriguez's fine volley for Colombia against Uruguay and Robin van Persie's diving header in Holland's defeat of Spain.
Stephanie Roche controls the ball as she shields off a defender during the game in 2013
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Stephanie Roche controls the ball as she shields off a defender during the game in 2013
Roche flicks the ball away from the defender and up into the air
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Roche flicks the ball away from the defender and up into the air
Roche waits for the ball to drop before volleying it, as the defender tries to stop her
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Roche waits for the ball to drop before volleying it, as the defender tries to stop her
Roche's incredible goal was captured on camera by her manager while she was playing for Peamount United
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Roche's incredible goal was captured on camera by her manager while she was playing for Peamount United
Roche's effort flies into the top corner of the net, leaving the Wexford keeper no chance
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Roche's effort flies into the top corner of the net, leaving the Wexford keeper no chance
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