Question Number: 18161

Law 16 - Goal Kick 12/20/2007

mazin of s hill, FL usa asks...

This question is a follow up to question 18150

Thanks for your response. [18150]

What if the goalie punts the ball from his penalty area to the opponent's area, and the ball goes out, without being touched by any other player; would the defending team get a goal kick or indirect free kick ?

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

It's a goal kick - why would it be an indirect?

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Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

Let's see, according to Law 16, if the ball leaves the field over the goal line, last touched by a player from the opposite goal, then it is a goal kick.

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Yes. The ball went over the goal line last touched by an opponent. Award a goal kick. What are your thoughts as to why an indirect kick could be awarded.

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Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino

GOOOOAAAAAAAL kick.

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