Is this the worst disallowed goal in football history?

Watch as Squires Gate's Joe Noblet was denied what would have been the goal of the season after an incredible bad refereeing call.

The incident came in the 71st minute of Gate’s vital 2-0 win against Ashton Athletic, a victory which saw them survive relegation.

The incredible moment Joe Noblet's goal was ruled outplaceholder image
The incredible moment Joe Noblet's goal was ruled out

Noblet’s 40-yard thunderbolt flew in off the post, but bounced back off the perimeter fence behind the goal so quickly the hapless officials did not realise what had happened and waved play on.

Click the play button above and skip to 1:16 to view the unbelievable moment.

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