Question Number: 14334

Law 16 - Goal Kick 11/1/2006

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harold stewart of johannesburg, south africa asks...

can a goal be scored from a goal kick? if the ball is touched by the opposing goalkeeper does this bring it into play.

can a goal be scored from a goalkeeper clearing the ball and it makes it's way to the oposing teams goal?

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

On a goal kick, the ball can be kicked directly into opponents goal and a goal is awarded. A ball that touches the keeper does constitute a touch on indirect free kicks and throw ins. Yes the keeper can score a goal.

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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

In the first place Law 16 makes it clear this is possible. Second case, Law 10 tells us how a goal is scored and if there is no infringement of the Laws of the Game by the team scoring the goal it is valid.

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Law 16 states; A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick. many years ago, a goal kick was considered an indirect free kick but now, it is a form of direct free kick. The ball is in play once it clears the penalty area,. The opposing keeper touching the ball is immaterial

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