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2026/27 J2 League Matchweek 6 RB Omiya Ardija vs Oita Trinita

[Offside] The assistant referee raising the flag to disallow a goal from a loose ball

Written by Karakasa, Class 2 Football Referee Published

An original analysis of real match footage.

Final Decision

Offside

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In an RB Omiya Ardija attack, a cross came in from the left and an Omiya player shot from the centre. The mishit ball was turned in by an Omiya team-mate and appeared to have gone in, but the assistant referee raised the flag and an offside offence was given.

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How the footage and Laws apply

Look at the assistant referee's judgement in a crowded goalmouth. Omiya players protested that it was not offside, but watching the footage again, it can be seen that at the moment of the first shot, the player who finally turned the ball in was in an offside position. After the cross came in, several Oita players were also moving to block the shot, and players from both teams were mixed together in front of goal. In that situation the assistant referee had to pick up the moment the shot was taken while also judging the position of the player in an offside position, which made it a very difficult situation. Despite this, the assistant referee calmly gave the offside offence, which was an excellent decision.

Relevant Laws

Law 11 - Offside / Law 6 - The Other Match Officials (Assistant referees)

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The links above lead to official IFAB and JFA resources. The application of the Laws to this incident is the author’s analysis and is not an official view of IFAB, JFA or the competition organiser.

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