Question

1. How is a goal scored in the game of football? 

2. As a Referee what decisions would you take if the following incidents occur during a match: 

1. A player intentionally pushes an opponent.

 2. A defending player intentionally handles the ball in the penalty area. 

3. A player indulges in misconduct even after receiving a yellow card. 

Answer 1

1. To score a goal in the game of football, the ball must pass completely over the goal line between the goal posts and under the cross bar and no rules may be violated on the play. 

1. When a player intentionally pushes an opponent than a referee will either gives him a yellow card or awarded a free or penalty kick to an opponent player. 

2. If a defense player intentionally handles the ball in the penalty area, then it is considered to be a fault and the referee awards a penalty kick. 

3. If a player indulges in misconduct even after receiving a yellow card than a referee will give him a red card making him out of play. 

2. During a knock-out tournament, if there is a tie at the end of regulation time, then the teams play for 30 minutes extra time of two halves of 15 minutes each overtime period. In this duration, if any team makes the goal, wins the match.