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Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity

DOGSO(ドグソ)

Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity — “Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity” — in principle a straight red.

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1💬 In a nutshell

“Kill a clear chance by fouling and you're off — instantly.”

2🎬 See it move

RED ‘Denying an obvious goal chance’ = straight red ☑ Foul close to goal ☑ Play heading toward goal ☑ Not enough defenders ☑ Could have played the ball ↑ Meet all four = DOGSO

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3🔍 Why it matters — what to watch for

Meet all four criteria — distance, direction, number of defenders, ball control — and it's DOGSO = straight red. Miss one and it's SPA (stopping a promising attack), a yellow. Now you can join the “is that a DOGSO?” debate.

On the call you'll hear“He's taken out the last man… possible DOGSO, VAR is checking.”

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