‘Could get a tank in there’ – League One playoffs overshadowed by ludicrous offside call leaving fans furious

FOOTBALL fans were left furious after the League One playoff match between Leyton Orient and Stockport was marred by a “ludicrous” offside call.

Charlie Kelman opened the scoring for Orient in the first half, despite seemingly being significantly offside when he tapped in his 26th goal of the season.

Leyton Orient's Charlie Kelman celebrates a goal with mascots.

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Charlie Kelman’s opening goal against Stockport cause huge controversyCredit: Reuters
Soccer players during a corner kick.

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Kelman appeared to be offside as the ball was flicked onCredit: Sky Sports
Soccer players in red and blue uniforms during a game.

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Kelman appeared onside from the initial headerCredit: Sky Sports
Soccer game in progress, score 1-0.

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He was significantly beyond the last man after a flick on from Omar BecklesCredit: Sky Sports

Kelman got on the end of a loose header in the box to put his side 1-0 up heading into half-time.

However, there was a huge gap between the last Stockport defender and the 23-year-old forward when the ball was nodded on by Omar Beckles.

Beckles jumped up to flick on a speculative Sean Clare ball that was heading into the box.

Kelman was narrowly onside from the Clare ball, but was very clearly beyond the last man when Beckles tried to flick it on.

It’s not clear if Beckles did manage to get a touch on the ball, but the officials seem to think he didn’t as the goal was awarded and the game subsequently overshadowed by the decision.

Fans were convinced that Beckles did touch it and immeatley took to social media to voice their opinions.

One wrote: “Could get a tank in there!”

While another added: ” @Specsavers, do you have room for this Lino?”

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