Video: Comoros' disallowed goal against Ghana

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Nana Adwoa Twekese 8 years ago

African referees.....

African referees.....
WISE-TALK, UK 8 years ago

this black kenkey warrios will never do something good but to still goals,ghana will never go anywhere again till all players stop fucking this bad luck ghana girls.

this black kenkey warrios will never do something good but to still goals,ghana will never go anywhere again till all players stop fucking this bad luck ghana girls.
pas 8 years ago

Fa wo gyimi so) ho k)

Fa wo gyimi so) ho k)
STARS FLOPPED 8 years ago

First of all the goalie made a terrible error charging at a ball he had no chance at getting his hands on before it reached the attacker.He had a better chance staying in the post and allowing the defender to force the attac ...
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First of all the goalie made a terrible error charging at a ball he had no chance at getting his hands on before it reached the attacker.He had a better chance staying in the post and allowing the defender to force the attacker to make a mistake.This was a beautiful goal which is normally scored by the likes of Gyan and Dede.
The Stallion 8 years ago

Are you sure you have not taken a tot of Vod like me? To retreat in the 6 yard box... and force the attacker to make a mistake?
What I mean is, the 6 yard box is too close for any good keeper to "wait" for anything.
In any ...
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Are you sure you have not taken a tot of Vod like me? To retreat in the 6 yard box... and force the attacker to make a mistake?
What I mean is, the 6 yard box is too close for any good keeper to "wait" for anything.
In any case, the goal is a beautiful one, but off side; read my other comments and see why.
DX 8 years ago

OFFSIDE rules are tricky. #13 was waiting back there, and he moved when the ball touched down. Even the striker was offside too.

OFFSIDE rules are tricky. #13 was waiting back there, and he moved when the ball touched down. Even the striker was offside too.
Saint Ghfuo: CHALLENGE YOURSELF!!! 8 years ago

1. Why so many foreign based players for an African wcup qualifier or game against an African opponent?
2. $5grand for win, $2500 for Draw, $ 500 For loss
3. Braimah is trash. Mensah is not match fit. Where is Clifford abo ...
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1. Why so many foreign based players for an African wcup qualifier or game against an African opponent?
2. $5grand for win, $2500 for Draw, $ 500 For loss
3. Braimah is trash. Mensah is not match fit. Where is Clifford aboagye? This guy is a real #10. He must lift metal and learn how to score freekicks
daladam 8 years ago

NONE OF YERS WANT TO WIN THAT IS WHY WE HAVING PROBLEM WINING ANYTHING

NONE OF YERS WANT TO WIN THAT IS WHY WE HAVING PROBLEM WINING ANYTHING
Straight Shooter 8 years ago

Didn't u see the no. 13 of the Comoros waiting for the ball just in front of the Ghanaian goalkeeper?

this was a CLERA offside.

Didn't u see the no. 13 of the Comoros waiting for the ball just in front of the Ghanaian goalkeeper?

this was a CLERA offside.
Africanus 8 years ago

The number 13 was offside, but he did not go for the ball, so there was no infringement on his part. The goal was clean. Ghana is just simply lucky to get away with this.

The number 13 was offside, but he did not go for the ball, so there was no infringement on his part. The goal was clean. Ghana is just simply lucky to get away with this.
The Stallion 8 years ago

The # 13 made a move forward just as the scorer was going to head the ball. The keeper may think the ball will be squared to the 13, thus, interference in play.
If the 13 had stood still, the goal would have been accepted. B ...
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The # 13 made a move forward just as the scorer was going to head the ball. The keeper may think the ball will be squared to the 13, thus, interference in play.
If the 13 had stood still, the goal would have been accepted. But some linesmen would give the goal, though.
In any case, our keeper is too poor! Most keepers who are in the European leagues could have tapped the ball over. He raised one hand as if he was catching a fly.
k. Germany 8 years ago

BROTHERS THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ON THIS GOAL: THE BALL WAS F5 MITTERS AWAY FROM THE NUMBER 13. No argument here. They were damm lucky

BROTHERS THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ON THIS GOAL: THE BALL WAS F5 MITTERS AWAY FROM THE NUMBER 13. No argument here. They were damm lucky
YAW KORKOR 8 years ago

It seems u dont know offside rules. The rules has to do with exact player that touches the ball and his/her position when the last player kick the ball. It was a clean goal according to the rules.

It seems u dont know offside rules. The rules has to do with exact player that touches the ball and his/her position when the last player kick the ball. It was a clean goal according to the rules.
Kweku 8 years ago

how can this goal be offside.
God is watching

how can this goal be offside.
God is watching
MEMAN NTI 8 years ago

I think many Ghanaians don't understand football well and don't keep football records too, even in FIFA World Cups things like this happens.In Fifa World Cups final competitions,referees deny clean goals and award offside goa ...
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I think many Ghanaians don't understand football well and don't keep football records too, even in FIFA World Cups things like this happens.In Fifa World Cups final competitions,referees deny clean goals and award offside goals too,not only in African referees make such mistakes
Nana Adwoa Twekese 8 years ago

Another stupid Ghana man with stupid argument. Did you see the last Etwe Ghana defender, tell where the off side occurred. Too know quoting all records with no substance. Gyimi

Another stupid Ghana man with stupid argument. Did you see the last Etwe Ghana defender, tell where the off side occurred. Too know quoting all records with no substance. Gyimi
nanakay 8 years ago

Number 13 was offside

Number 13 was offside
roxy 8 years ago

Can't people see?this is off side.

Can't people see?this is off side.
Mirgan 8 years ago

That is true

That is true
Afrokay 8 years ago

After watching the game, I think Coach Avram Grant should integrate Strikers like Kwadwo Poku and Essifuah into the team.
Madjid Warris is not that good anymore. And Jordan should learn his striking roles well because he ...
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After watching the game, I think Coach Avram Grant should integrate Strikers like Kwadwo Poku and Essifuah into the team.
Madjid Warris is not that good anymore. And Jordan should learn his striking roles well because he mostly plays as if he is a midfielder.
anokwale 8 years ago

We cannot live on Gyan forever. If he wants to use Jordan put him on the right wing. Let Assifuah get his chance. Warris, Accam and even Asante are the type who can dribble and show speed but they are not players that you ...
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We cannot live on Gyan forever. If he wants to use Jordan put him on the right wing. Let Assifuah get his chance. Warris, Accam and even Asante are the type who can dribble and show speed but they are not players that you can count on for scoring.
HIS HOLINESS PASTOR OGOGLO QUARTER !! 8 years ago

THE PLAYER WHO WAS OFF DID NOT HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE BALL ....COM:1 GH0,,,

THE PLAYER WHO WAS OFF DID NOT HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE BALL ....COM:1 GH0,,,
anokwale 8 years ago

Most of the time that is a clean goal but the rule is that if the off sides player without the ball affected the goal in anyway the referee can call offsides. In this case, the offsides player was in front of the goal and ca ...
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Most of the time that is a clean goal but the rule is that if the off sides player without the ball affected the goal in anyway the referee can call offsides. In this case, the offsides player was in front of the goal and can be considered a distraction. I think we have all seen this called both ways.
HIS HOLINESS PASTOR OGOGLO QUARTER !! 8 years ago

THANKS FOR YOUR TEACHINGS,,,

THANKS FOR YOUR TEACHINGS,,,
nkomo 8 years ago

that's a valid goal based on the video. the keeper's vision was not blocked-the keeper (Razak) actually moved away from that player.

hmm sigh of relieve as the assistant referee one determines the outcome of the game for ...
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that's a valid goal based on the video. the keeper's vision was not blocked-the keeper (Razak) actually moved away from that player.

hmm sigh of relieve as the assistant referee one determines the outcome of the game for Ghana.
anokwale 8 years ago

I was only pointing out the legal philosophy behind it and that we all have seen that called in games before.

I was only pointing out the legal philosophy behind it and that we all have seen that called in games before.
nkomo 8 years ago

i'm sure you can point out which of the offside offenses apply in your explanation. the is a valid goal- AR1 made a horrendous error causing Comoros the game.

i'm sure you can point out which of the offside offenses apply in your explanation. the is a valid goal- AR1 made a horrendous error causing Comoros the game.
Straight Shooter 8 years ago

That's it.

That's it.
STARS FLOPPED 8 years ago

THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GOALS I HAVE SEEN IN A WHILE.THE COMOROS PLAYERS FOUND AN UNINSPIRED BLACKSTARS AND IMPOSED THEIR WILL ON THEM.TIME TO DROP ACCAM,JORDAN AND WARIS FROM THE TEAM.THEY ARE WASTING SPACE.

THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GOALS I HAVE SEEN IN A WHILE.THE COMOROS PLAYERS FOUND AN UNINSPIRED BLACKSTARS AND IMPOSED THEIR WILL ON THEM.TIME TO DROP ACCAM,JORDAN AND WARIS FROM THE TEAM.THEY ARE WASTING SPACE.
Shogun 8 years ago

Well said. But I think we dodge a bullet there. You the only one who said it right. It could have gone either way, it all came down to the ref and linesman. Offside is mostly at the discretion of the linesman and ref. I think ...
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Well said. But I think we dodge a bullet there. You the only one who said it right. It could have gone either way, it all came down to the ref and linesman. Offside is mostly at the discretion of the linesman and ref. I think we(Ghana) gotta step our game up if we wanna qualify.
James 8 years ago

Are u ppl serious?? Freeze the video at the 32 and 37 seconds marks. The guy was CLEARLY behind Afful when he received the pass!!(Forget the one who didn't interfere with play). It does not even seem controversial to me. How ...
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Are u ppl serious?? Freeze the video at the 32 and 37 seconds marks. The guy was CLEARLY behind Afful when he received the pass!!(Forget the one who didn't interfere with play). It does not even seem controversial to me. How do u call this a clean goal?
Komla Ganyo 8 years ago

Are u the only one with eyes? When the ball was hit by the Comorian, the goal scorer was NOT in an offside position. In addition, the ball was lastly touched be a Ghanaian (deflected) before he headed home the goal. On that f ...
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Are u the only one with eyes? When the ball was hit by the Comorian, the goal scorer was NOT in an offside position. In addition, the ball was lastly touched be a Ghanaian (deflected) before he headed home the goal. On that front, this is offside.
I am not too sure about the. Obstruction by the other Comorian player who was clearly in an offside situation
Komla Ganyo 8 years ago

Correction: lastly touched BY a Ghanaian
.... On that front, this is NOT offside

Correction: lastly touched BY a Ghanaian
.... On that front, this is NOT offside
YAW KORKOR 8 years ago

You are perfectly right.

You are perfectly right.
Osono 8 years ago

It was a clean goal.

It was a clean goal.
Abele 8 years ago

The guy in the seemingly offside position had nothing to do with the ball before it entered the net.The referee needs to be sanctioned to pacify the home side.This is total robbery.

The guy in the seemingly offside position had nothing to do with the ball before it entered the net.The referee needs to be sanctioned to pacify the home side.This is total robbery.
9090 8 years ago

Shameful decision.

CLEAN GOAL

Shameful decision.

CLEAN GOAL
GHAGANG 8 years ago

It's clear this GOAL is still legitimate. As honesty people we have to accept.

It's clear this GOAL is still legitimate. As honesty people we have to accept.
Destiny 8 years ago

What a poor officiating? The referee should be sanction by CAF. It was clean a goal. With this poor officiating how can African referees be allow to handle World Cup matches. Apuuuu

What a poor officiating? The referee should be sanction by CAF. It was clean a goal. With this poor officiating how can African referees be allow to handle World Cup matches. Apuuuu
Nokwarehene 8 years ago

We got lucky.

We got lucky.
owusu benjamin 8 years ago

ghana ye wo team paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ena ye wo players bi te se messi ne ronaldo eno enti ye wie

ghana ye wo team paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ena ye wo players bi te se messi ne ronaldo eno enti ye wie
Victor A. Young 8 years ago

Two players are completely in offside position. It was obviously not a goal.

Two players are completely in offside position. It was obviously not a goal.
KB 8 years ago

IT HAPPENED TOO QUICKLY,THAT'S WHY PEOPLE ARE CRITICIZING,BUT,YES IT WAS AN OFFSIDE.

IT HAPPENED TOO QUICKLY,THAT'S WHY PEOPLE ARE CRITICIZING,BUT,YES IT WAS AN OFFSIDE.
Konate 8 years ago

Remember in Algeria they flooded the pitch with water making it very difficult for our team to play but nobody said anything.It's their turn now though rather unfortunate.

Remember in Algeria they flooded the pitch with water making it very difficult for our team to play but nobody said anything.It's their turn now though rather unfortunate.
Damian 8 years ago

So how is that goal not a good goal?

So how is that goal not a good goal?
JDM 8 years ago

The player who scored the goal was on side, but there was another player in offside position who interfered with play. Had that player not moved, it would have been a perfect goal. Too bad

The player who scored the goal was on side, but there was another player in offside position who interfered with play. Had that player not moved, it would have been a perfect goal. Too bad
anokwale 8 years ago

A majority of the time the referees will let that go but once in awhile a referee will call it to prevent "obstruction". The question is...did the offsides player play a role in the goal going in. I think that because he wa ...
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A majority of the time the referees will let that go but once in awhile a referee will call it to prevent "obstruction". The question is...did the offsides player play a role in the goal going in. I think that because he was right in front of the goal and behind Boye, it could be argued 1) He distracted the goalie and 2) He forced Boye to change his retreat angle.
I would say that I would have allowed the goal myself but I understand the logic behind the call and I have seen it before.
WALALA 8 years ago

Very clean goal but this is not the first time to see search officiating, watch ivory coast vs brazil

Very clean goal but this is not the first time to see search officiating, watch ivory coast vs brazil
GIWA-TORONTO 8 years ago

It was an offside indeed, however, Ghana was lucky!!

It was an offside indeed, however, Ghana was lucky!!
Anyhony 8 years ago

A clean goal.dis Zimbabwean ref is incompetent.
So it was Comoros 1 - Ghana 0.

A clean goal.dis Zimbabwean ref is incompetent.
So it was Comoros 1 - Ghana 0.
dd 8 years ago

This is an offside goal

This is an offside goal
Abdul Hamid 8 years ago

I dont think the assist referee was fair enough to the comoros people

I dont think the assist referee was fair enough to the comoros people
Birmingham (mc Marco pollo) 8 years ago

Clean fucking goal.

Clean fucking goal.
Afrokay 8 years ago

IT WAS CLEARLY AN OFF SIDE. THIS RAZAK BRIMAH IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. BLACK STARS NEED A GOOD GOAL KEEPER AND ALSO TWO MORE BETTER STRIKERS IN KWADWO POKU AND LOYD SAM ( ALL IN MLS).

IT WAS CLEARLY AN OFF SIDE. THIS RAZAK BRIMAH IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. BLACK STARS NEED A GOOD GOAL KEEPER AND ALSO TWO MORE BETTER STRIKERS IN KWADWO POKU AND LOYD SAM ( ALL IN MLS).
K O Y Nash 8 years ago

It was offside, if you look clase it was offside, the oficiales were right.

It was offside, if you look clase it was offside, the oficiales were right.
Ekow Samuel. 8 years ago

Black Stars you have to back-up well and make a goals next time AND again you must win for Ghana,God bless you and oman Ghana.

Black Stars you have to back-up well and make a goals next time AND again you must win for Ghana,God bless you and oman Ghana.
K O Y Nash 8 years ago

It was a offside goal, the oficiales were right offside goal.on

It was a offside goal, the oficiales were right offside goal.on
Kotey 8 years ago

Wow they were robbed

Wow they were robbed
Mensah Cromwell 8 years ago

All those who are saying is a clean goal are enemies of Ghana.I watch the video and it's a clean off side.No any professional referee will accept this as a clean goal.All you enemies of Ghana,i want you to know that even shou ...
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All those who are saying is a clean goal are enemies of Ghana.I watch the video and it's a clean off side.No any professional referee will accept this as a clean goal.All you enemies of Ghana,i want you to know that even should the Comoros beat us ten goals to nil,Ghana will beat them twenty goal in the return match in Kumasi.
The Stallion 8 years ago

They don't know the rules. The number 13 dashing forward, gave the scorer two options: Either scoring himself, which he did, or heading to the 13 to score. The 13 dashing forward, distracted the keeper and defenders. This is ...
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They don't know the rules. The number 13 dashing forward, gave the scorer two options: Either scoring himself, which he did, or heading to the 13 to score. The 13 dashing forward, distracted the keeper and defenders. This is what made the goal off side. But people don't know.
The 13 should have stood still and wait for a rebound.
pas 8 years ago

Is that hatred or you dont understand the rules of the game? The goal was clean off side...watch again

Is that hatred or you dont understand the rules of the game? The goal was clean off side...watch again
JEFF K (US) 8 years ago

Guys, it's a good goal. We were fortunate to have gotten off the hook.

Guys, it's a good goal. We were fortunate to have gotten off the hook.
Ernest 8 years ago

I dont see why this was disalwael

I dont see why this was disalwael
Ernest by faith 8 years ago

I dont see why this goal was disallowed eiiiii ghana paa nie ay3 ka

I dont see why this goal was disallowed eiiiii ghana paa nie ay3 ka
Fi 8 years ago

This is offside

This is offside
Samuel 8 years ago

wow

wow
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Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 8 years ago

Bro. Anokwale you made an accurate point but then for some reason you appeared to be backtracking. You were absolutely right. I think many folks may not be aware but this is a new regulation I believe. If a team mate is in an ...
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Bro. Anokwale you made an accurate point but then for some reason you appeared to be backtracking. You were absolutely right. I think many folks may not be aware but this is a new regulation I believe. If a team mate is in an offside position irrespective of the fact that he is interfering with play or not then a goal scored could be disallowed. But nevertheless, we must count ourselves lucky not to have lost the game. Many more controversial and plainly dubious goals have been allowed by match officials in some matches. It seems to me like many Ghanaians including myself, the Black Stars technical bench did not have enough technical information about the Comorans. It's a wake up call for the Stars to wake up. It is a lesson that many hitherto unknown football nations are on the rise and as such no team must be taken for granted. Any team that takes another for granted does so at it's own peril.
The Stallion 8 years ago

Anokwale is being pressured by some people to change his earlier comments.
He was very correct with his first comment: The #13 dashed forward when his mate was going to head the ball. This gave the keeper 2 options of catchi ...
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Anokwale is being pressured by some people to change his earlier comments.
He was very correct with his first comment: The #13 dashed forward when his mate was going to head the ball. This gave the keeper 2 options of catching the ball -- either the scorer will score himself or will square to the 13 to score. This is what made it an off side. If the 13 had stood still, the keeper knows he has one option -- that is to stop the scorer!!!
I think many of us don't watch European matches at all.
We don't pay attention to players coming back from an off side position to score, interference with play, and so on.
anokwale 8 years ago

Thank you bretheren. I was just trying to be "diplomatic" with the masses. I just wanted to make sure our people understood the letter of the law but as usual emotions are high after disappointing results. Let us see what ha ...
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Thank you bretheren. I was just trying to be "diplomatic" with the masses. I just wanted to make sure our people understood the letter of the law but as usual emotions are high after disappointing results. Let us see what happens Tuesday. I pray that we see Assifuah on Tuesday. The Jordan/Warris project is just not the answer.
The Stallion 8 years ago

I'm with our people always and I know how difficult they are.
Let's hope the formation is changed, especially with the forwards, and we will massacre them in Kumasi.

I'm with our people always and I know how difficult they are.
Let's hope the formation is changed, especially with the forwards, and we will massacre them in Kumasi.
Jac Timi 8 years ago

The #13 forget to move out of the offside zone before the guy head the ball into the net. The linesman on the right flank has already flagged for an offside.

The #13 forget to move out of the offside zone before the guy head the ball into the net. The linesman on the right flank has already flagged for an offside.
DIRECTOR1412 8 years ago

With the new FIFA rules on offside, the referee was spot on. GREAT DECISION

With the new FIFA rules on offside, the referee was spot on. GREAT DECISION
ALAKPATO paa thomas. 8 years ago

i think the referee equally did justice to the goal it was a clear offside.

i think the referee equally did justice to the goal it was a clear offside.
Rogue Lawyer 8 years ago

what is good about this grant?
coach Kwasi Appia scored 6goals against allmighty egypt

goaless draw with coboros? grant shame on you

what is good about this grant?
coach Kwasi Appia scored 6goals against allmighty egypt

goaless draw with coboros? grant shame on you
Adimah A. N.(Virgin-brother) 8 years ago

It looks to me a very clear goal but I don't blame the referees so much because they are human besides we are watching a replay with the details outlined clearly for us to see....Comoros,better luck next time!

It looks to me a very clear goal but I don't blame the referees so much because they are human besides we are watching a replay with the details outlined clearly for us to see....Comoros,better luck next time!
Dee 8 years ago

This is a perfect goal. Really unfair but that is football.

This is a perfect goal. Really unfair but that is football.
Boss 8 years ago

Clean goal

Clean goal
MR DUMSOR MAHAMA 8 years ago

EXCELLENT GOAL . GHANA SUCKS IN EVERYTHING . GRANT HAS NOTHING TO OFFER .

EXCELLENT GOAL . GHANA SUCKS IN EVERYTHING . GRANT HAS NOTHING TO OFFER .
JEFF K (US) 8 years ago

THE BALL DEFLECTED AGAINST A GHANAIAN PLAYER UNTO THE PATH OF AN OPPONENT.. NO OFFSIDE SINCE OUR PLAYER TOUCHED THE BALL LAST

THE BALL DEFLECTED AGAINST A GHANAIAN PLAYER UNTO THE PATH OF AN OPPONENT.. NO OFFSIDE SINCE OUR PLAYER TOUCHED THE BALL LAST
Simon Motanma. Comoros 8 years ago

For those of u out there arguing the goal was an offside goal accepted but mind you in the future when such an officiating is against black stars then keep mute. I bet u its coming your way soon.

For those of u out there arguing the goal was an offside goal accepted but mind you in the future when such an officiating is against black stars then keep mute. I bet u its coming your way soon.
Pk 8 years ago

It's a clean offside no advantage given to Ghana.

It's a clean offside no advantage given to Ghana.
kwasi 8 years ago

BUT WAS DENYED A WIN AND THE TRUTH IS GHANA TEAM ARE VERY LAZY AND REALY HAVE NO DEZIRE TO WIN

BUT WAS DENYED A WIN AND THE TRUTH IS GHANA TEAM ARE VERY LAZY AND REALY HAVE NO DEZIRE TO WIN
Jones New York 8 years ago

Hi ppl forget about the Comorian header the other guy was clearly on offside position before the scorer got the ball thus why it was re-played a couple of times for ppl to see

Hi ppl forget about the Comorian header the other guy was clearly on offside position before the scorer got the ball thus why it was re-played a couple of times for ppl to see
From Zabzugu Taretare 8 years ago

That was a clear offside. The number 13 was off before the ball could be netted in.

That was a clear offside. The number 13 was off before the ball could be netted in.

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