Stephanie Roche nominated alongside Ibrahimovic and van Persie for FIFA award

Republic of Ireland Women’s team striker Stephanie Roche has been shortlisted alongside some of the biggest names in world football for the FIFA Goal of the Year award.

Roche, the only women on the list, was shortlisted for the Puskás Award for her strike whilst playing for Peamount United against Wexford Youths Women's AFC on October 20, 2013.