offside
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They conceded a penalty just one second into their match against Australia - as Lucy Murray was two yards offside from kick-off.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
It would have been the perfect strike to mark an impressive few days but it was ruled out for offside, much to Wiegman's dismay.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The forward missed a big opportunity and had a goal disallowed for offside, which would have been his 980th top-flight goal, before being substituted midway through the second half.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
After Tanook Hines dropped a third-down pass, USC lined up to draw Rutgers offside, and it worked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 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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