Goal (2004): Cast & Plot
Goal is a 2004 short drama directed by Germán Tejeira, starring Roberto Suárez as El Ruso and Marcel Keoroglian. It runs 16 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- Germán Tejeira
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Raindogs Cine
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Goal About?
The premise of Goal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two former crime partners reunite: one freshly released from prison seeks a new job, while the other now runs a respectable business. Their meeting occurs in a bar as Peñarol contests the 1987 Copa Libertadores final, providing a tense backdrop for their conversation.
Goal Cast & Characters
Roberto Suárez leads the cast as El Ruso, with Marcel Keoroglian as Miguel. Directed by Germán Tejeira.
- Director Germán Tejeira
- Roberto Suárez as El Ruso
- Marcel Keoroglian as Miguel
More from Germán Tejeira
More films directed by Germán Tejeira: Luz de obra, A Moonless Night and The Dead Man.
Goal Plot Summary
What happens in Goal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Santiago Muñez is a talented footballer living in Los Angeles, navigating life as a Mexican undocumented immigrant who balances his dream with work on the side. He plays for a local team and earns money as a gardener for his father, Hernan, while also bussing tables at a Chinese restaurant. On a pivotal match day, Glen Foy—a former player and Newcastle United scout—recognizes Santiago’s potential and helps arrange a trial with the club. To reach England, Santiago scrapes together savings, but his father steals the money to invest in a truck for the family business, dismissing his son’s chances at a professional future. In a quiet act of faith, Santiago’s grandmother, Mercedes, secretly gives him money and urges him to leave for England before Hernan can intervene.
Full summary
The whole story of Goal, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Goal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the Mexican immigrant who dreams of becoming a professional footballer?
Cars in Goal
50 cars on screen, including the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T S124 and the 1996 Ford Mondeo MkI.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E 220 T S124 Main role -
1996 Ford Mondeo MkI Important role -
1998 GMC Sierra Important role -
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG R230 Important role
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Goal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Goal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Goal?
Goal runs 16 minutes.
When was Goal released?
Goal was released in 2004.
Who directed Goal?
Goal was directed by Germán Tejeira.
More films by Germán Tejeira Who is in the cast of Goal?
Goal stars Roberto Suárez as El Ruso and Marcel Keoroglian as Miguel.
Does Goal have a post-credit scene?
No. Goal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Goal in?
The original language of Goal is Spanish.
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