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A goal in a sporting event that is incorrectly awarded or disallowed due to a refereeing error or technical malfunction, often resulting in controversy and debate
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The controversial decision to award a goal despite the ball not crossing the line is commonly referred to as a ghost goal.
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That ghost goal really messed up the outcome of the game.
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The ref totally messed up by giving that ghost goal.
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The ghost goal haunted the team for the rest of the season.