An attacker runs with the ball towards the opponents’ goal in a one-on-one situation. The goalkeeper runs out of their penalty area and commits a careless tackle, causing the attacker to fall and denying them an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO). The referee allows play to continue because the attacker quickly gets up, wins the ball back, and then kicks the ball into the goal. What is the correct decision?

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Accepted Answer

The referee plays the advantage following a DOGSO offence and, as a result, the attacking team scores, so the goal is awarded, and the goalkeeper is not cautioned or sent off.