A player (Team A) passes the ball to an attacker (Team A) who is nearer to the opponents’ goal line than the ball and the goalkeeper (Team B). At the time of the pass, there is one defender (Team B) nearer to the goal line than the attacker. The attacker scores a goal. What is the correct decision?

Question

Accepted Answer

The attacker was in an offside position. The referee awards an indirect free kick to Team B where the offside offence occurred – where the attacker interfered with play (played the ball).