Expert explains why Leao and Athekame's goals were not offside per the rules

"Rafael Leao and Zachary Athekame found the back of the net for AC Milan in their 2-2 draw against Pisa, but both goals have since been questioned for potential offside. Milan had hoped for a strong performance, as well as a good result, in their game against Pisa last night. In the end, however, they got none of those as the away side came away with a point while the performance left a lot to be desired."

"For both of Milan's goals, questions have been asked about whether the players in front of the goalkeeper (all in an offside position) affected the play. On Leao's goal, it was Strahinja Pavlovic who made it difficult for the goalkeeper, while it was mainly Youssouf Fofana for Athekame's strike. However, as explained by the expert Denis of Errori Arbitrali, the new interpretation of the offside rule that was brought into use last year means both goals were correct:"

AC Milan drew 2-2 with Pisa after Rafael Leao and Zachary Athekame scored for Milan, with both goals later questioned for potential offside. Milan felt the second goal should have been disallowed due to a clear foul on Matteo Gabbia, while Pisa criticized the offside rule's complexities. Strahinja Pavlovic was positioned in front of the goalkeeper on Leao's goal, and Youssouf Fofana occupied a similar position for Athekame's strike, prompting debate over impact on the keeper. An interpretation introduced last year treats attackers who are distant from the goalkeeper and when the shot comes from outside the box as 'non-impactful', allowing the goals to stand.

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