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an own goal

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an own goal  (British)
something that someone does to try to get an advantage, but which makes a situation worse for them
Usage notes: In sport, an own goal is when someone scores a point for the opposite team by mistake.
The publishing industry believes that new regulations on recycling paper will be an environmental own goal. The government has scored an own goal with its harsh treatment of single parents.
See also: goal


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After Shannon Cox was issued a red card, forcing the Rebels to play the remainder of the game down a player, Lancaster (6-6-2, 1-0-1) took advantage of an own goal to tie the score, then converted the winning goal when Stephanie Meek buried a pass from Patty Garcia inside the back post to help the Eagles hand Quartz Hill a rare home loss.
An own goal with 29 seconds remaining in regulation gave Portland a 1-0 win at LMU.
Toluca (4-0-2), the only unbeaten Primera team, has surrendered just two goals, an own goal and the penalty kick.
 
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