What is meant by an "own goal" in football?
A goal scored accidentally into one's own net
In football, an "own goal" occurs when a player inadvertently scores against their own team — i.e. the ball ends up in their own net, but is credited as a goal to the opposing side.
It is a goal scored accidentally into one's own net, regardless of who attempted the play.
Hence the correct answer is option C.
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