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PHOTO: Was Mexico’s Javier Hernandez Offside On Goal Against France?

by Richard Farley
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France On Brink Of Elimination After Being Upset By Mexico, 2-0
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Javier Hernández was ruled onside in the 64th minute before scoring the go-ahead goal against France, though video shows México may have benefited from an advantageous call.

Here is Hernández’s position at the time Rafa Marquez played the final ball:

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Is Chicharito onside?

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