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What is an own goal?
An own goal happens when a player accidentally scores into their own team's net, giving a goal to the opposition. In this story, Julia Zigiotti Olme scoring an own goal for Manchester United would have been a frustrating moment, putting her team at a disadvantage early in the match and contributing to London City's dominant win.
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