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The PGMOL have analysed the incident at Watford where the referee, after consultation with his assistant, awarded a goal to Reading.  It is clear that the ball did not cross the goal line between the goalposts.

According to the Laws of the Game, the decision of the Referee, regarding facts connected with play are final and that includes whether a goal is scored or not.  The referee cannot change that decision once the game has been restarted.

Football is a human game played at a fast pace where mistakes are made by players and match officials alike.  We regret this error of judgement and will now work with the officials concerned to determine how this occurred in an attempt to minimise such mistakes in the future.

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