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How do own goals happen?
Pascal Groß's own goal against Liverpool was an unfortunate moment where a player accidentally scores for the opposing team. These often occur from deflections, misjudged clearances, or intense pressure from attackers, leading to a ball being put into their own net. They can dramatically shift a game's momentum.
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