LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

The ball is in play in the penalty area. The goalkeeper (Team A) attempts to kick the ball away under pressure from an attacker (Team B) who is very close and tries to block this clearance. The ball hits the attacker’s arm that is away from the body and makes it unnaturally bigger. After that, the ball goes to another Team B player who scores a goal. What is the correct decision?