Who? Think this deserves its own little thread.
Although she didn't win, Irish girl Stephanie Roche had her goal chosen in the top three of the world, and was only beaten in the FIFA Pushkas Award by James Rodriguez. Stephanie was not playing in the World Cup or in any national team at the time (though she does play for Ireland) and is the first Irish person and the first ever woman to have her goal considered. She received over a million votes and came in second, ahead of Van Persie.
Although she didn't win, to come second in such a prestigious award and be in such august company is an amazing achievement, and I think she deserves a ton of credit. Also, she looks hot!
Well done Stephanie! You make us proud to be Irish!