offside
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The spike in overturned penalties in 2020-21 was mainly caused by factual offside and positional situations rather than incorrect foul or handball decisions.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The number of goals ruled out for offside has been between 32 and 35 across all seven seasons.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
He expressed disappointment after the win at not adding to his two-goal tally having had one goal chalked off for offside but his constant desire to get into goalscoring positions left the Reds faltering.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"He is in control of his actions, so suddenly the attacker goes from offside to onside. That is why the goal rightly stands. That is disastrous from Guehi."
From BBC • May 5, 2026
She wanted her defense to move up the field and to stay even with one another, in order to draw the offside calls on the faster competition.
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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