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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

A defending team player deliberately handles the ball within their own penalty area to prevent a goal being scored. After that, the ball does not enter the goal. What is the correct decision?

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THE DECISION

The referee awards a penalty kick. The defending team player is sent off (red card).

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