Watch astonishing FA Cup ghost goal as linesman appears to fall victim to ‘surreal’ optical illusion

PETERBOROUGH United were left miffed when they were denied a clear goal in their game against Newport County.

The Posh travelled to South Wales to face off against the League Two side.

Peterborough were denied a clear when the ball went in at the near post from a corner The officials had a bizarre theory as to why it wasn’t a goal despite the ball nestling in the back of the net After consulting his linesman, ref Stephen Martin ruled out the goal

At 2-1 down, they...