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How did Guehi 'assist' allow Barry to score when offside?

How did Guehi 'assist' allow Barry to score when offside?

Summary

Everton and Manchester City played a 3-3 draw full of dramatic moments, including a controversial goal by Everton's Thierno Barry. Barry scored after a mistake by City's Marc Guehi, despite being offside, and referee Michael Oliver allowed the goal after VAR did not intervene.

Key Facts

  • The match between Everton and Manchester City ended in a 3-3 draw.
  • Everton striker Thierno Barry scored a goal while in an offside position.
  • Barry scored after Marc Guehi of Manchester City made a poor back pass.
  • The assistant referee initially flagged Barry offside, but the main referee allowed the goal.
  • The offside rule states a player can score if a defender makes a clear mistake or plays the ball deliberately.
  • Everton manager David Moyes was upset about a no-penalty call when Bernardo Silva pulled down Merlin Rohl.
  • The VAR official chose not to overturn the referee’s decisions during the game.
  • The article explains the offside law using examples from other games to show why some offside goals are allowed.
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