Two attacking players move towards the opponents’ goal which is defended only by the goalkeeper. One attacker runs with the ball into the penalty area and passes the ball to the other attacker who is nearer to the opponents’ goal line than the ball and the second-last opponent. The attacker receives the ball and shoots over the crossbar. What is the correct decision?

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Play is restarted with an indirect free kick to the defending team from the place where the offside offence occurred. If the ball was received (played) by the attacker inside the goal area, the free kick may be taken anywhere in that area.