offside
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United avoided the ignominy of a third successive three-goal defeat for the first time since 1961 thanks to a very tight VAR decision that ruled out Estevao's effort for offside.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Estevao had an early goal ruled out for offside before another fine near-post finish in the second half was disallowed - a marginal decision.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The park opened up in front of her for a try which would have moved her into joint-second in the all-time list for England women, but she was pulled back mid-stride for being offside.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Ferran Torres saw a goal ruled out for offside, was denied by a fine stop by England goalkeeper James Trafford, then rolled an effort wide of the post when clean through.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Soon the Fugees made a run down the right side, but Muamer drew the linesman’s flag for being 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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