Not sure why they didn't show the play in question during the highlights. I really wanted to have this cleared up. I've just never heard of this interperatation of the rule, but the match commentator seemed pretty adamant that the ref got the call right and I can't imagine he didn't see the player on the goal line, so maybe I am wrong. But Jesus, in all my years, I have always believed it was the last defender being the determining factor for offside. Had no idea the goalie was part of the equation.
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