After a goalkeeper has made a save, an attacker challenges the goalkeeper for the ball when it is on the ground, near the goalkeeper, and inside the goal area. What is the correct decision if the goalkeeper is not touching the ball with their hand(s)?

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The attacker may compete with the goalkeeper for the ball because the goalkeeper is not in control of the ball with their hand(s). If the challenge is not careless, reckless or using excessive force, the referee allows play to continue.