Ovalle scores stunning acrobatic goal for Tigres in Mexican league from Hermoso's assist
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Midfielder Lizbeth Ovalle scored a remarkable goal for Mexican team Tigres on Monday night when she flicked the ball over the goalkeeper with her left heel while hanging in mid-air with her back toward the goal.
Ovalle was facing away from goal when she received a left-wing cross from Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the edge of the penalty area, but jumped up and twisted in the air to send a looping backheel under the crossbar.
Hermoso — the player who was kissed by Luis Rubiales at the 2023 Women's World Cup final — fell to her knees in seeming disbelief after seeing the ball go in, while Ovalle sprinted into the arms of her teammates on the Tigres bench.
Tigres beat Guadalajara 2-0 in the Liga MX Femenil, the top division for women's soccer in Mexico. ___
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