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LAW 11 · Offside · 2026/27

A striker is in an offside position when a teammate shoots. The goalkeeper saves, the ball rebounds to the striker, and the striker scores. What is the decision?

THE OPTIONS

  1. AGoal because the goalkeeper touched the ball
  2. BIndirect free kick for offside
  3. CDropped ball
  4. DRetake the shot

THE DECISION

Indirect free kick for offside

A deliberate save does not reset offside. The striker gains an advantage by playing the rebound after being in an offside position when the teammate shot.

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