With seconds to go and Iran pressing for an equalizer against Spain in an actual World Cup game, Mohammadi chose the perfect moment to break out his innovative forward-roll non-throw-in, FourFourTwo reported.

He kissed the ball for luck before trying a dramatic somersault throw in as his team searched for a goal to draw level with Spain and keep their tournament hopes alive.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stunning, high-velocity scorpion kick, which was nominated for the FIFA’s Puskas Award, was chosen as the most notable event.