A goalkeeper (Team A) leaves the penalty area and approaches an attacker (Team B) who is running one-on-one towards the goal. The attacker tries to lob the ball over the opponent so the goalkeeper catches the ball outside their penalty area to prevent a goal from being scored. What is the correct decision?

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Accepted Answer

The referee awards a direct free kick to Team B. The goalkeeper is sent off (red card) if the referee judges that the handball offence denied the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.