Furious Newcastle fans ask ‘how is that offside?’ as Elliot Anderson goal ruled out as rulebook says strike SHOULD count

NEWCASTLE fans were left fuming after Elliot Anderson saw his goal ruled out for offside despite the rulebook saying it SHOULD have counted.

The Magpies thought they had found themselves in the lead when Anderson headed home at the far post.

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However, an apparent offside from Sean Longstaff in the build-up saw the goal ruled out.

Longstaff was deemed to be offside after the ball was hit against him by a Forest defender as they attempted to clear the ball.

Law 11.2 which details offside, states: “A player in an offside position receiving the ball from an opponent who deliberately plays the ball, including by deliberate handball, is not considered to have gained an advantage, unless it was a deliberate save by any opponent.

“A ‘save’ is when a player stops, or attempts to stop, a ball which is going into or very close to the goal with any part of the body except the hands/arms (unless the goalkeeper within the penalty area).”

More to follow.

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