Derby’s Curtis Nelson goes viral worldwide after scoring with an UNSTOPPABLE header in opposition to QPR on Saturday afternoon.

A nook kick was despatched in on the 54th minute, with Nelson rising, completely timing his bounce, and directed the ball powerfully into the highest nook of the online, leaving the goalkeeper with no probability of saving it.

A minute later, Marcus Harness then made it 2-0 with a tremendous first-time end, with the outcome seeing Derby sitting twelfth within the Championship desk, with 12 factors from 9 video games, whereas Queens Park Rangers are twenty second, within the drop zone, with 7 factors from 9 video games.

Derby uploaded a video of the aim, and extremely, on Twitter alone, it’s gone on to recover from 17,000 likes and over 6 million views, on the time of writing.

Such moments should not simply concerning the factors on the board however about morale, fan engagement, and the narrative across the staff’s season. This may galvanise the staff and its supporters, making a constructive momentum.

Right here it’s, from totally different angles, watch it in all it’s brilliance…

An UNSTOPPABLE Curtis Nelson header! pic.twitter.com/pXb3C1uD6u

— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) October 5, 2024

The South Stand by no means disappoints. pic.twitter.com/tsueot68xg

— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) October 6, 2024

Similar, @EiranCashin. https://t.co/GpLXaugyhH pic.twitter.com/56we6MwflE

— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) October 5, 2024

Derby’s Paul Warne, per Sky Sports activities: “I’m actually happy, we have been actually good box-to-box within the first half however within the field we have been honking, we performed somewhat bit too tender.

“Within the second half we have been higher and created good probabilities and did sufficient to win, we have been extra aggressive on the press and somewhat bit extra constructive within the remaining third.

“We now have to be at our absolute best to beat anyone on this league and at instances we’ve got been and nonetheless haven’t gained, I’m actually pleased with the group, it’s an important group to handle.

“We’ve been unfortunate on a few outcomes, we might have had extra factors however we’ve performed some actually good groups, there’s quite a bit to be thankful for.

“Irrelevant of the scorelines, I choose it on the efficiency, 12 factors from the opening gambit isn’t unhealthy however we might have had extra out of it, I’m not getting carried away, we’re just a bit however unfortunate right here and there.”

QPR’s Marti Cifuentes: “We didn’t defend the nook properly (for the primary aim) and we lose the ball instantly after the kick-off in a means that’s obscure however we have to settle for that.

“It’s not an excellent efficiency; I would like to assist the gamers to carry out at their finest. I’m not right here to level any fingers, errors are a part of the sport however we will play significantly better.

“There are some issues we have to enhance, I’m not blissful, no supervisor on the planet can be blissful after three defeats (in a row) however there’s numerous time to enhance as a staff.

“Now could be a second to remain collectively – as a membership we made sure choices in the summertime by way of the participant profile, many signings arrived from different leagues, the membership knew it might take time, it’s my job to ensure it really works as quickly as doable.

“We want to ensure we’re very clear on the issues we should enhance (through the worldwide break), I’m very assured we’re going to enhance.

“I perceive the frustration (from the followers); it’s proper they’re offended in the mean time as a result of we misplaced in a foul efficiency.”

Martí offers his response pic.twitter.com/It3ZagGPUL

— QPR FC (@QPR) October 5, 2024

Twitter customers gave their response as Derby’s Curtis Nelson goes viral worldwide after scoring with an UNSTOPPABLE header in opposition to QPR…

@RamInSweden: This will get higher everytime I watch it. Unbelievable to get sufficient energy and accuracy to place it within the high nook from there. The nook doesn’t have that a lot tempo on it both. Don’t see many aim of the season contenders from headers, however that is aim of the season to date imo.

@ForestAreMagico: I imply… Okay, honest sufficient, that’s a rocket header.

@reecewardd_: To not be dramatic however that is the very best header I’ve ever seen

@Drpunch: Nobody is stopping that. Correct quaint header.

@marcostorre72: If that’s off the foot we’d name it a “candy” connection however you by no means hear that mentioned from a header. This could be an excellent instance!

@dcfcstephen: Will get higher each time you watch it. Mentioned it earlier than, however Nelson is certainly one of our greatest signings prior to now 10 years. Love him. #dcfc

@RTranterDesign: That’s some of the aesthetically pleasing headers I’ve ever seen stay

@mixedknuts: The Championship is outwardly a league the place 15-18 yard headers are scored each week now.

@Yidders: Hell of a participant, certainly one of our greatest freebies in years.

@CW_W10: In all equity this is likely to be the very best header I’ve ever seen stay

@jordanpomeroy00: Watched this aim stay yesterday. Greatest header I’ve ever seen. It was like a volley into the highest bins #DCFC

@gcszski: Is perhaps the most effective signings I’ve seen for Derby by way of worth for cash. Very underrated as properly. #dcfc

@dcfcjw: We’ve conceded some worldies this season and that is proper up there with them, unreal header #dcfc #dcfcfans

@GazBainbridge: Pure Roger Thames commentary this

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