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YOU CALL IT Q&A #1

MrRef

QUESTION
Attacking player A1 is in an offside position on the left half of the field. At that moment attacking player A2 makes a shot at goal. The ball bounces off the goal post then hits you (The Center Referee) in the leg and ends up in a perfect position for attacking player A1 to kick the ball into the goal. What's Your call... Your Match! Your Decision Your Reputation


ANSWER
submitted by Dan Anderson Everett Washington, USA

No goal, restart with an indirect free kick for the opposing team from where player A1 was when the shot was taken for an offside infringement.

Player A1 met the two requirements for an offside call (special circumstances of own half of field, throw-in, corner kick aside) POSITION & INVOLVEMENT.

Position - A1 was in an offside position when ball touched or played by teammate - ahead of ball and ahead of second to last defender.

Involvement - A1 definitely became involved in active play by playing the ball into the back of the net.

SIDE NOTE - the ball hitting the referee has no bearing on the question. The referee is considered to be part of the field of play - kind of a moving dirt clod!!! :-)
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