Right, but today Gouffran was stood directly in the line of the flight of the ball, infront of the keeper, in the six yard box. I wouldn't expect the ref to call him offside, as he hasnt blocked Harts vision, impeded him, or touched the ball. But can you really say he was 'inactive' or not influencing the play in any way?
I don't think it's a good decision to disallow the goal but I can see why he has. It's a harsh one, but surely the referee can actually call this one either way and still justify his decision within the rules?
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