Refs get call wrong after reviewing goal, a breakdown

May 12, 2022 276.3K views 4:02

What Happened

In a tightly contested first-round matchup of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) playoffs, the San Diego Seals are leading the Philadelphia Wings by two goals late in the game. San Diego forward Wes Berg fires a shot that appears to trickle over the goal line, but the referees immediately wave it off, ruling no goal. The raucous San Diego crowd, however, erupts in celebration, convinced the ball crossed the line. One fan in particular, reserved and with a clear view of the net's back, waits patiently before joining the cheers, signaling to the announcers that they believe the goal should have counted. San Diego goaltender Frank Scigliano also looks uneasy, hinting that he may have seen the ball go in. The referees decide to review the play, stopping the action. Replays show the shot hitting Scigliano's massive leg pads, the ball bouncing and trickling towards the goal line. From one angle, it appears there is a sliver of black space between the ball and the goal line, indicating the ball crossed over. However, the officials ultimately rule "no goal" after the review, much to the dismay of the San Diego faithful. "I trust the crowd more than the ref," says the analyst, noting the fans' immediate celebration. He also points out the hesitation of the one fan, who only started cheering after seeing the ball cross the line. "I'm putting all my trust in him," the analyst declares. The Philadelphia players and coaches react with relief, with the Wings' captain looking like "an actor" and the goaltender appearing "shaky" and "scared" after the close call. As the fans begin throwing debris onto the floor, the referees issue a warning, stating the next infraction will result in a penalty against the home team. Ultimately, the controversial no-goal call does not affect the outcome, as San Diego hangs on to win and advance in the NLL playoffs. The analyst concludes that the ball was indeed in the net, and the officials simply "got the call wrong.".

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