goal scored against a player's own team
An own goal is when a player accidentally scores a point for the opposing team instead of their own. It matters because it directly hurts a player's team by giving the other side a free point, which can affect the outcome of the game.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
The moments after an own goal (match in 2023 Lithuanian Football Cup)
An own goal occurs in sports when a player performs actions that result in scoring points for the opposition, such as when a footballer puts a ball into their own net.
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