| LAW 10 The Method of Scoring |
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THUMBNAIL
Three
things have to happen for a goal to be awarded:
The
winning team is simply the team that scores more goals. Ties (draws) will
be covered in the FAQs. COMMENTARY
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Goals
are glorious to the goal scorer and the team. Since the scoring of a goal,
or goals, is the determining factor in a game, it is essential that this
topic be covered in its own Law. The official Law is very brief, which
leads to many questions. For this reason, the FAQs will attempt to cover
many of the questions that are associated with this Law. QUESTIONS
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10.01
Why does the whole ball have to go over the goal line?
Law
1, The Field of Play, dictates that the lines are part of the field of
play. Therefore, the ball is not out of play until it crosses the line
entirely. The same is true for the goal line, in the case of scoring a
goal. 10.02
What if the goalkeeper is holding the ball and he/she crosses over the
goal line? In most sports this is considered out of bounds, or in this
case a goal.
Unless
the ball crosses the line, no goal is scored. The goalkeeper can
stand anywhere inside the goal mouth, as long as the ball is not over the
goal line. Knowing this, please keep in mind that many youth games use a
single referee who is often not in position to make the determination that
the keeper's feet were in the goal, while the ball was still on the goal
line. The referee makes the call, from his/her point-of-view, meaning
you're likely not going to get too far trying to argue this call. 10.03
The weather has caused the goal line to disappear. How does the referee or
assistant referee know that the ball crossed the line?
The
goal line is supposed to be the width of the goalposts. Because of this,
the referee or assistant referee can judge where the line should be by
looking at, and past, the nearest goalpost. If the referee or assistant
referee sees the ball go past the goal upright, then a goal is awarded. 10.04
The ball hit the referee and went into the goal. Does this goal count?
Yes.
The referee is part of the field of play, therefore any time the ball hits
referee or an assistant referee who is within the limits of the field of
play, the ball is considered in play. 10.05
The assistant referee was holding up the flag when the ball went near the
goal. Can the AR decide when a goal has been scored?
Absolutely.
The referee should be looking for this assistance. Note: however,
the assistant referee's "call" is subject to the decision of the
referee, who may or may not agree. See below for the relevant portion of
Law 6: Two
assistant referees are appointed, whose duties, subject to the decision of
the referee, are to indicate:
10.06
If the assistant referee sees a goal that the referee missed, how long
does the referee have to call the goal good?
The
AR sees the goal, puts up his/her flag and the referee doesn't see the
flag or the goal. The AR should keep the flag raised until the referee
sees the flag, or until play has been stopped, then restarted.
Coaches/Captains should bring the raised flag to the attention of the
center referee. If play stops, then is restarted, the goal can't be
awarded. More information pertaining to the decisions and responsibilities
can be found in Law 5. 10.07
From my angle, the ball seemed to go through a gaping hole in the net, but
the referee called the goal good. What should I do?
You
shouldn't have missed the hole before the game. The nets should be checked
before each game to ensure that they are attached to the goalposts and
that there are no gaping holes. The holes should be fixed and the nets
should be attached to the posts. 10.08
The game ended in a tie. How are ties settled?
This
varies widely according to the league, division or organization that
sponsors the game or tournament. There is no one correct answer. In league
play, ties are common and will typically remain a tie. In tournaments, the
directors of the tournament will typically outline the resolution should a
game end in a tie. Sometimes the qualifying games are permitted to end in
a tie. However, the final game must determine a winner, so specifications
are set as to how to break the tie. Tiebreakers
can be in the form of overtime periods and/or penalty shots. Typically,
two equal halves will be played in the OT. These halves can range from
five minutes to 15 minutes in length. If the game is not decided after
these periods, penalty shots can be taken. Some use alternating shots,
where one team shoots, followed by the other team. If one scores and not
the other, than the game is decided. Other formats call for five players
to shoot, with the winner being decided by the most made out of the five
shots. [See the FAQ on "Kicks from the penalty mark"] The
best advice is to review your local regulations or the regulations of the
tournament that you are attending to direct your questions to the
appropriate members of local or tournament committees. 10.09
A dog walked onto the field and was hit by a shot from one of my players.
The ball didn't make it into the goal because of the dog. Shouldn't the
goal count?
No,
sorry. The referee and assistant referees should monitor the field for
obstacles during the game. If a dog, cat, child, etc. enters the field,
play should be suspended until the obstacle is cleared. Play should be
restarted with a drop ball. In point of fact, there are no circumstances
under which a referee can award a goal without the ball actually crossing
wholly over the goal lion, between the goalposts. ©
1998 jointly in the following individuals: Jim Geissman, David Graham, Jim
MacQueen, Connie Matthies, Jim Meinhold, Chris Mohr, Gary Rue, Ken Smith,
Dave Teetz, Ron Tremper, who are together known pseudonymously as the
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