Förlustmål

Förlustmål is a Swedish term that refers to a type of sporting achievement in various sports, particularly in association football. In essence, it describes a goal that is conceded by a team while still maintaining the lead. This means that when a team scores a goal, but their opponents also score before the end of the match, the goal conceded is considered a förlustmål.

A förlustmål is often referred to as a "lost goal" or "ghost goal" in English, although the latter term is more commonly used in other sports, such as rugby and American football. The concept is important in determining the final score and outcome of a match.

To qualify as a förlustmål, the conceding team must still hold a lead after their opponents have scored a counter-goal. If the conceding team goes ahead of the lead before the end of the match, then no goals are considered förlustmål. The rules surrounding förlustmål can vary depending on the sport and governing body, but the principle remains the same.

The term "förlustmål" is widely used in Swedish sports media and discourse, particularly for association football. Its McM included to refer to situations in which a goal conceded was not the decisive factor in the outcome of the match.