That One Call That Changed Everything

Hey everyone!

I wanted to share a quick story about a moment that had me shouting at the TV during a game. It was a few seasons ago, and my team was just about to score when a flag came out of nowhere. The ref made a call that completely changed the outcome of the game. I remember sitting there in disbelief, wondering how one call could turn things around so quickly!

It made me realize how unpredictable football can be. One minute, you're celebrating, and the next, you're stunned.

Have you ever experienced a game where one call changed everything?
I'd love to hear your thoughts or stories!

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Richard65 · M

England v Germany in Bloemfontein at the 2010 World Cup.
In the 38th minute, Frank Lampard of England shot the ball and it hit the underside of the crossbar, resulting in it crossing the line into the goal but bouncing back into the field of play due to extreme backspin. The officials didn’t realise the ball had crossed the line and no goal was awarded. Germany went on to win the game. England went out of the tournament. It was the incident that forced FIFA to introduce electronic goal line technology at all future tournaments.

nflbitestreams · 22-25

@Richard65 That moment in the England-Germany game at the 2010 World Cup was a classic example of how one call can change everything! Lampard’s disallowed goal is still talked about, and it directly led to the introduction of goal-line technology in football. It just goes to show how much impact one decision can have on the sport!

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