An own goal occurs when a player accidentally scores against their own team, typically in sports like soccer or hockey. It benefits the opposing team by awarding them a point or goal. Commonly used in competitive contexts, the term also metaphorically describes self-sabotaging actions that inadvertently harm one’s own interests or goals.
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