Bent goal 'error' under law

Referee Mike Jones appeared to make an error by allowing Darren Bent’s goal for Sunderland against Liverpool to stand.

Bent goal 'error' under law

Referee Mike Jones appeared to make an error by allowing Darren Bent’s goal for Sunderland against Liverpool to stand.

Bent’s strike deflected off a beach ball which had been thrown on the pitch by a Liverpool supporter, and it proved to be the winning goal at the Stadium of Light.

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