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Referee scores a goal and it counts

The ball hits the ref after a scramble in the box (Image: Twitter)

There were bizarre scenes in the Dutch fourth tier when a referee accidentally scored a goal - and then allowed it to stand.

The unusual incident occurred during a Derde Divisie, Dutch football’s fourth tier, encounter between HSV Hoek and Harkemase Boys on Saturday.

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