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Disallowed Goal: Steven Pienaar, Everton vs Chelsea, Premier League 2008
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Disallowed Goal: Steven Pienaar, Everton vs Chelsea, Premier League 2008
Football - Everton v Chelsea Barclays Premier League - Goodison Park - 22/12/08
Steven Pienaar (L) scores for Everton but the goal is disallowed
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In the fiercely contested Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on December 22,2008, Steven Pienaar scored what seemed to be a stunning goal that would have given Everton a crucial lead against their rivals. However, the elation among the Everton fans was short-lived as the goal was disallowed due to a controversial offside decision. The scene in this print captures the moment of disappointment and frustration for Pienaar and his teammates as they look on in disbelief at the referee's assistant raising the offside flag. Pienaar, with his arms raised in protest, looks dejected as he turns away from the play, while his teammates surround him in a show of support. The goal, which came in the second half of the game, was a result of a quick counter-attack that left the Chelsea defense in disarray. Pienaar received the ball from Mikel Arteta and coolly finished past the Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech. However, the assistant referee, who was positioned behind the goal, ruled that Leighton Baines, who provided the assist, was in an offside position when he played the ball to Pienaar. The decision sparked controversy among the fans and pundits alike, with many believing that Baines was onside when he played the ball. Everton manager, David Moyes, expressed his disappointment with the decision, stating that it was a "clear goal" and that the assistant referee had made a "terrible mistake". Despite the disallowed goal, Everton went on to push for an equalizer, but Chelsea held on for a narrow 1-0 victory. The result left Everton in 11th place in the table, while Chelsea remained in second, just two points behind leaders Manchester United. The disallowed goal became a talking point in the media and among fans, and it remains a contentious moment in the history of the Everton-Chelsea rivalry.
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