An attacker (Team A) is in an offside position when a defender (Team B) passes the ball to a goalkeeper (Team B). The attacker intercepts the ball, runs into the penalty area and is fouled by the goalkeeper. What is the correct decision?

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Accepted Answer

The attacker is not penalised for offside because the attacker received the ball from the opponent who deliberately played the ball. In this case, the referee awards a penalty kick and takes appropriate disciplinary action against the goalkeeper.