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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 2/28/2010

Dave Webb of wilmington, N.C. U.S.A. asks...

Is a goal given if the ball goes over the goal line after the final whistle but was in the air before the whistle blew?
I know that the ref. will try to avoid ending the game during a shot but it does happen....

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 2/6/2010

martin lawes of sheringham, norfolk england asks...

if a goal is scored from a corner and the keeper flaps at it and touches it in the net is this an own goal or does it count to the player...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 1/4/2010

Angus of East London, South Africa asks...

If a ball, during the course of play deflects off a referee into the opposing teams net, will the goal be allowed?

I couldn't find the answer in Fifa's rules of the game. It only indicates that play continues in the event that the ball str...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 12/16/2009

Michael Dorn of East Rutherford, NJ USA asks...

Can a goalkeeper score a goal by throwing the ball with his hands from his own penalty area? Someone told me that it can be scored but only if someone else touch the ball first. For example the opposing goalkeeper....

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 12/13/2009

John of Vancouver, WA USA asks...

Is it possible to score a goal in soccer from the other side of the pitch? like at 75 yards or so? or do u have to be past halfway?...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 11/9/2009

Phil of Nutley, NJ USA asks...

Can a self goal be scored when a defending player purposely kicks a ball into their own net?

Is this a goal or a corner kick?

No deflection but an intentional kick into the goal....

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 10/30/2009

Jimmy of Houston, Texas US asks...

Can a goalkeeper score a goal with a punt?...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 10/24/2009

Fred gaschen of Sacramento, Ca Usa asks...

A player shoots, the keeper dives and gets a hand on the ball. A teammate scooped up the rebound, takes a touch and shoots. Does the player who took the first shot that was blocked receive an assist for their effort?...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 10/23/2009

Mark Ernst of Pickerington, OH Fairfield asks...

On a IDFK our team had kicked the ball and the goalie from the opposing team had touched it and it spilled into the net. The opposing coach influenced the ref to disallow the goal because on the second touch of the ball was not from our team. Was thi...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 10/19/2009

AR of South, New England United States asks...

Scene: Competitive amateur adult league cup playoff game. Driving rain with gusts of wind and sub-freezing temperatures the whole game. Small ponds of standing water in front of both goals about the size and depth of a kiddie pool. Game is 2-2 with 1...

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