Why India’s second goal against Ghana was not an own goal

India’s second goal in its CWG hockey opener against Ghana was credited to Neha Goyal even though the final touch came from an opponent’s stick. Here is why -


India won 5-0 against Ghana in its opening encounter in Birmingham. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Since 2013, FIH has stopped accounting for goals scored via a deflection off a defender’s stick from within the circle as an own/self-goal.