Question Number: 17300

Law 10 - Method of Scoring 10/14/2007

RE: select 6v6 Under 10

Kolleen Oleary of novi, mi usa asks...

Can a goalie score a goalie by punting it directing into the opponets goals?

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

That would be yes, though I think it unlikely from a player of the age you mention.

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Yes in actual FIFA law but I will assume a very short field though. If the field is shortened to where this could occur it is possible a local ordinance could be derived to stop it? Cheers

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

YES! Unless there were local rules that state otherwise.

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