An attacker runs with the ball inside the opponents’ penalty area and tries to go past the goalkeeper (obvious goal-scoring opportunity). The goalkeeper attempts to play the ball and carelessly fouls the attacker who falls to the ground, however, the ball still goes directly 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.