offside
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland thought he had scored the only goal of the game at Old Trafford in the 60th minute, but it was disallowed on the field for offside.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
But it immediately became apparent that the video officials had made an error in failing to identify an offside offence by Fernandez, diving at the ball in a central position and interfering with opponents.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
His effort was initially disallowed on the field for offside but, following VAR intervention, the goal was awarded as the Norwegian was ruled to have been played onside by Patrick Dorgu's boot.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
But Morris was narrowly offside on the play, negating the goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The Fugees defense would play upfield, to try to pull the Fire offside.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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