While the ball is in play, a player deliberately kicks the ball to their goalkeeper, who attempts unsuccessfully to kick it into play. The ball touches the goalkeeper’s foot but goes backwards towards the empty goal. The goalkeeper then chases the ball and touches it with their hands, preventing it from entering the goal. What is the correct decision?

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Accepted Answer

As the goalkeeper clearly attempted to kick the ball, it was not an offence when they handled the ball afterwards. The referee allows play to continue.