Jtpetherick1
Well-Known Member
Game on Wednesday. A clash of heads in the box after a corner means players from both sides down on the line so I blow. Treatment occurs etc and the restart is a DB to the attacking team about 5 yards outside the area on the corner of the box - the corner was cleared and a player controlled the ball there before I blew. I drop it, player crosses and attacker heads it in.
I felt uncomfortable awarding the goal and the defending team were furious - it was such a good header and cross that they were in effect powerless to prevent a goal form the second I dropped the ball. However, I awarded the goal and can see no reason in LOTG after another thorough reading to disallow it. It took the required two touches and the DB to the attacking team was the correct. Was the goal legal?
I felt uncomfortable awarding the goal and the defending team were furious - it was such a good header and cross that they were in effect powerless to prevent a goal form the second I dropped the ball. However, I awarded the goal and can see no reason in LOTG after another thorough reading to disallow it. It took the required two touches and the DB to the attacking team was the correct. Was the goal legal?