One Extraordinary Photo: Unique look at Ivory Coast goal

By: Petr David Josek, The Associated Press Posted: 3:22 PM CDT Monday, Jun. 15, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Petr David Josek is a Prague-based Associated Press photographer responsible for covering news and sporting events in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This is Josek's fourth World Cup, and he has also shot five Summer Olympics and three Winter Olympics.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Petr David Josek is a Prague-based Associated Press photographer responsible for covering news and sporting events in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This is Josek’s fourth World Cup, and he has also shot five Summer Olympics and three Winter Olympics.

Why this photo?

For each match, AP photographers set up at least one camera behind each net to try to get this unique angle. In this shot, Josek captured Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez looking around as Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo scored what turned out to be the only goal of the match.

Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez (1) looks around as Ivory Coast's Amad Diallo (15) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

How I made this photo

I used a remote camera that was triggered by cable and a foot paddle. I positioned the camera on the side in an angle rather than in the center, and then of course I had a bit of luck with the ball going to the corner where the camera was!

Why it works

The usual problem with these behind-the-goal photos is that you often end up with too wide a shot. Luckily in this frame, the ball fills in the empty space, so you can concentrate on the goalkeeper, who is perfectly positioned in the net.