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BBC SPORT | Football | Euro 2008 | Dutch goal correct says ref chief
SoccerBlog.com found this 6/10/2008 on news.bbc.co.uk [flag]
Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy's opening goal in the win over Italy was legitimate, says Premier League referees' chief Keith Hackett. Van Nistelrooy looked yards offside when he prodded home from close range. But it appears he was played onside by defender Christian Panucci, who was lying off the pitch at the time. "The fact is the assistant was correct; the defender who slid off the field ... [link]

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Nistelrooy was not offside after all
Published 6/10/2008 by Anish at SoccerBlog.com
... But it appears he was played onside by defender Christian Panucci, who was lying off the pitch at the time.Take a look at the picture.You can see him lying there. ...

The law is an ass
Published 6/10/2008 by Ronaldo Assis de Moreira at 101 Great Goals - latest football videos and international soccer goals from the Premier League, Champions League,La liga, Serie A, World Cup, UEFA Cup and more
... It is also intriguing to note how the intricacies of the rules of the game are an obsession to many fans. The BBC introduced an excellent new feature for the Euros called “You are the ref,” the opening goal last night was almost a scenario dreamed up for one of these examples. ...

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