Spartak Kostroma defender scores from somersault throw-in to climb league table
Nader Mohammadi’s acrobatic goal against FC SKA-Energiya secures third-place victory and second-spot standing for Spartak Kostroma.
Spartak Kostroma centre-back Nader Mohammadi has scored a rare goal directly from a somersault throw-in during a fixture in Russia’s second division. The incident occurred in the match against FC SKA-Energiya, with video footage of the play subsequently shared by the Instagram accounts RFSRUofficial and FCSP.K.
The goal contributed to a 3–1 victory for Spartak Kostroma. The result elevated the club to second place in the league table, marking a significant shift in their competitive standing within the division.
Mohammadi’s execution of the somersault throw-in was not his first attempt at the technique. According to available records, he had previously utilised the flip throw-in method in earlier instances, although he did not score on those occasions.
The match against FC SKA-Energiya, which was described as bottom-placed at the time of the report, provided the context for the spectacular play. The victory solidified Spartak Kostroma’s position near the top of the standings, moving them into the second spot.
Video evidence of the goal has circulated via social media, highlighting the technical nature of the set-piece. The incident underscores the tactical variety present in Russia’s second division, where unconventional methods are occasionally employed to break down defensive structures.
