Nader Mohammadi delivered an extraordinary assist with an acrobatic throw-in as Spartak Kostroma beat SKA-Khabarovsk 3-1 in the Russian second division on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The goal came during the fifth matchday of the season. With Kostroma leading 2-1 away from home in the 83rd minute, the 29-year-old defender, wearing number 6, collected the ball for a throw-in near the advertising boards. He took a long run-up, performed a somersault, and launched the ball deep into the box. The throw found teammate Sergey Bugriev, who beat the opposing goalkeeper to make it 3-1.
A first challenge abroad
Before the moment of magic, Mohammadi, a former Iran under-23 international with one cap, had built a modest career. Born in Tehran, he played for four clubs in Iran's domestic league: Paykan FC, Tractor, Gol Gohar and Zob Ahan. He joined the Russian club at the end of July 2026, marking his first spell playing abroad. According to several observers, his ability to send long throws by hand is a skill he has worked on since the start of his career.
A similar specialist in France
In France's Ligue 1, Toulouse defender Mark McKenzie has also built a reputation for long throw-ins. The American was decisive against Marseille on November 29, 2025, delivering the ball without a somersault onto the head of Santiago Hidalgo, who scored to secure a 2-2 draw at the Velodrome during the 14th matchday of the 2025-2026 season.
