A defender (Team A) deliberately touches the ball with their hand/arm outside the penalty area to stop a pass towards an attacker (Team B). The handball offence denies the attacker an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO), however, after that, another Team B player gains possession of the ball, runs one-on-one towards the goal and scores. 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 defender who committed the offence is not cautioned or sent off.