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Originally Posted by luisxvi
Yes he was behind the goal line but he was also completely off the field and not in play, laying on the floor. Still it was a good result and Italy really did look quite old didnt they?
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He was active, because he hadn't left the pitch with the referee's permission. He could've gone back into the pitch at any time.... which he did immediately after the goal was given to go complain at the referee.

He may not have left the pitch "willingy", but he would have had benefit from it had he been inactive.