Question Number: 17362

Law 10 - Method of Scoring 10/17/2007

RE: Travel Adult

cathy cosgrove of east brunswick, nj usa asks...

This question is a follow up to question 16929

Is it a goal when the ball passes over the goal line, between the goal posts and under the crossbars, yet comes back out, not due to the goalie, but because of the net??????

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Hi Cathy,
if the ball completely crossed the goal line and deflects or spins back out if no infringement was in effect by the team that scored the goal we have a goal. Assuming it is of course it is actually seen to cross the line. A tightly strung net or a hole in the netting can cause these problems. Cheers

Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

If the whole of the ball crosses the whole of the goal line either on the ground or in the air and is between the goalposts and under the crossbar in accordance with Law 10, a goal has been scored. Period. If the ball comes back onto the field of play for ANY reason, it's still a goal.