A goalkeeper saves a shot inside their penalty area by parrying the ball with their hands. As a result, the ball bounces a few metres away and remains on the field of play. The goalkeeper then runs towards the ball and catches it inside the penalty area before it has touched another player. What is the correct decision?

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The referee allows play to continue. A goalkeeper is not considered to be in control of the ball with their hand(s) if the ball rebounds from the goalkeeper or the goalkeeper has made a save, so they may handle the ball a second time without committing an offence.