Question Number: 13482

Kicks From The Penalty mark 8/14/2006

RE: Rec Adult

Ron of Miami, FL USA asks...

We recently played a game that ended in a tie and went into shootout. My PK was blocked by the goalkeeper; I did not realize the goalkeeper had moved forward off his line (as I never look at the keeper while I'm shooting) and the linesman did not give any obvious signal. I turned around and took a step back towards midfield when I heard the linesman tell the ref that the goalie had moved. I immediately asked to retake the shot but ref informed me that since I had turned around and began walking away, it was too late to request a retake. I don't see anything in Rule 14 regarding this. Was this the proper decision by the ref?

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

No, the referee may overrule the assistant's advice but he may not do so by making up new Law as he did in this case. Law 14 clearly requires that if the Law in infringed in the Law in this way the kick is retaken.

The goalkeeper infringes the Laws of the Game:

the referee allows the kick to proceed.

if the ball enters the goal, a goal is awarded.

if the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retaken.

Regards,

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

Geez...what was the referee thinking. It does not matter whether you turn around or not. He does have the right to over rule the AR though.

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Yet another referee making things up as he goes along. If he accepts his AR's advice he MUST give you another shot. I have no idea where he got this one from