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# 'Cancelled goal' handling

### Using the `score` field in Real-time data API endpoint

When a goal is scored, the `score` field in the [**Real-time data**](/thesports-docs/basic-data/real-time-data.md) API endpoint may first report a score of `1-0`. If the referee later cancels the goal after a review, the API endpoint reports the corrected score of `0-0`.

Compare consecutive updates to the `score` field. If the latest score is lower than the previous score, the frontend can display a 'Goal Cancelled' notification.

We recommend using the `score` field as the basis for detecting cancelled goals and displaying frontend notifications.

### **Using the `incidents` field** in Real-time data API endpoint

The `incidents` field does not include a dedicated incident type for a cancelled goal.

When a `type: 28` (VAR) incident is generated, the response may also include the related `var_reason` and `var_result` values.

For example:

1. A goal is scored, and the API endpoint first returns a `goal` incident.
2. A VAR review takes place, and the API endpoint returns a separate `VAR` incident.
3. If the original goal decision is overturned, the VAR incident returns `var_reason: 1` and `var_result: 2`.
4. The previously returned `goal` incident is omitted from the next response.

#### Suggestion

We recommend using `incidents` field for display purposes only. Do not use this field to determine whether the score should be rolled back. 

Use the `score` field as the source of truth for score corrections and 'Goal Cancelled' notifications.


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