Overview
- The rabona equalizer came about 10 minutes into the match during Minnesota United’s 5-1 away win over San Jose and beat goalkeeper Angus Gunn to ignite the comeback.
- Major League Soccer has promoted the strike as a candidate for its Goal of the Year, while media and fans have begun debating whether it merits consideration for FIFA’s Puskás Award.
- Pereyra finished the game with a goal and multiple assists, extending a strong run of form for the 27-year-old creative midfielder since his 2024 move to Minnesota United.
- Pereyra developed at Rosario Central, captained Atlético Tucumán in Argentina, and has become a central attacking creator for the Loons this season.
- The rabona ties into a long Argentine tradition of the move and recalls Erik Lamela’s Puskás-winning finish, a history that helps explain why the goal is drawing international attention and could raise Pereyra’s profile for end-of-year awards.