Law 9 - The Ball in and out of Play 12/1/2022

RE: Under 19

Nick of LA, USA asks...

Did the ball go out of bounds in Japan vs Spain at the moment of the second goal?...

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Law 11 - Offside 12/1/2022

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello,

one more quick offside question, please.

Rules say this:''The first point of contact of the ‘play’ or ‘touch’ of the ball should be used.''

Situation 1: The goalkeeper throws the ball. Where is the first point of contact?

Situation 2 is South American:-) The player has the ball on his instep for more than a moment. Then completes the leg movement and passes to a teammate. Where is the first point of contact?

Thanks!...

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Other 12/1/2022

RE: World Cup

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack , BC Canada asks...

To its credit, FIFA has made moves to make its language consistent throughout the book of laws, a recent example being how a goal kick is in play as soon as it is kicked… not when it clears the area, as in the past.

In this vein, let’s look at Sam Adekugbe’s goal in Canada’s 2-1 loss to Morocco.

“What? That was an own goal, wasn’t it?”

I say no. Using the advice on offside calls: if a Canadian had been in an offside position and received the glancing deflections off the Moroccan defender and keeper, he surely would have been blown down as offside.

If the Moroccans had no deliberate control on their deflections, then surely Adekugbe should get credit for his shot/pass. Yes?...

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Law 11 - Offside 12/1/2022

RE: Competitive Adult

Marv of Bowmanville, Ontario Canada asks...

Oddly enough after I posted my question, I turned on the Canadian post-match TV report and immediately saw (Ontario Canada) FIFA Referee Joe Fletcher answering the same question. Referee Fletcher indicated that FIFA issued a policy statement prior to the World Cup which effectively said: "any play of the ball by a defending player who is being challenged by an attacking opponent will not negate (or reset) the play for the purpose of offside". Was such a policy statement issued? Also...any chance FIFA will fix this confusion with yet another change to the Offside Law? ...

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Law 11 - Offside 12/1/2022

RE: Adult

Michalis Manioudis of Bakersfield, CA USA asks...

I have a question about a phase happened in a recent game and I would like to have your explanation. The whole phase has 3 consecutive moments (i separate them for your better understanding). I would like to share with you the video, however the official broadcaster locks the highlights video from playing abroad.

Moment 1: A midfielder from Team A makes a long pass towards the Team B penalty area. At the time of the long pass, the forward player of team A is NOT in offside position.

Moment 2: The defender of Team B tries to save the ball but the ball goes deeper into the penalty area (he wants to make a better save but he does not succeed). At the time when the defender saves the ball, the forward player of Team A is I...

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Law 11 - Offside 11/30/2022

RE: High School High School

Peter of Stockton, CA USA asks...

Could you please explain why Greizmann's goal in the France / Tunisa game was ruled off side? From my perspective:

Greizmann was in an off side position when the ball was initially played in, but he played no part in the play. The ball is then played out by a Tunisian defender, but it goes to Greizmann who is now on side as the latest play resets the off side line.

The only thing I can think of is that the referees decided that Griezmann was involved with play when the ball was played in, but I do not see how they can say that....

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Law 11 - Offside 11/30/2022

RE: Youth to adult, rec and competitive

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

The disallowed tying goal in the France-Tunisia game adds another wrinkle to the offside conversation.

Though VAR isn't concern for most of our reffing, I'd say it got it wrong here. Yes, Griezmann was clearly offside at the time of the kick, but he did not get involved in play until after the defender made a conscious effort to head the ball.

The explanation is that the defender saw Griezmann and this caused him to track back to cover him, even though the French player was clearly offside and would have been caught at it if he got immediately involved in play.

Is it not the case that the defender's header (which was not challenged by a PIOP) moved play into the next phase, removing Griezmann from offside c...

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Law 11 - Offside 11/30/2022

RE: Competitive Adult

Marv of Bowmanville, Ontario Canada asks...

RE: France vs Tunisia World Cup 2022

In the final minute France scored a goal that was ruled offside. IMHO the Tunisian defender played the ball. Does deliberately playing the ball not negate the offside offence? Please give me your thoughts. The current version of the offside law has been baffled. ...

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Law 11 - Offside 11/28/2022

RE: Competitive Adult

Peter Babbage of Hjorring, Denmark asks...

I’m wondering if I got it wrong all along or just not bang up to date.
I had this notion that if a player tries to score from an offside position (eg takes a swing at the ball or attempts to head it in whilst in an offside position that would be deemed an offence . My colleague disagrees saying that he must make contact with the ball or be in the line of sight of the keeper . I’m thinking that by attempting to score he is interfering with play...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/26/2022

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello,

one maybe stupid DOGSO question, please.

Situation 1: The player runs towards the goal with the ball at his feet and is fouled from the front by the last defender. (At the moment of the foul, the defender is closer to the goal than the ball.)

Situation 2: The situation is very similar. The difference is that the player moves the ball behind the defender. It is obvious that he will go for the goal alone. (At the moment of the foul, the ball is closer to the goal than the defender.)

Is it possible to whistle the first situation as SPA? Or is it a clear DOGSO just like situation 2? It's not entirely clear to me from the various videos. :-)

Thank you very much!...

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