A forward (Team A) is in an offside position at the moment when a midfielder (Team A) takes a shot on the goal. The goalkeeper (Team B) saves the shot and the ball goes to the forward who scores a goal. What is the correct decision?

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Accepted Answer

The referee awards an indirect free kick to Team B. It is an offside offence – the forward is penalised for gaining an advantage by playing the ball when it has been deliberately saved by an opponent.