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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone
Eh? That rule outlines two scenarios. In one scenario a player uses his hand to prevent a goal (i.e. clearing a shot off the line) in the other, he uses his hand to stop the ball reaching an attacking player and presenting him with a goalscoring opportunity (think Dawson in our game against Spuds).
It absolutely does not include a longrange effort hitting a defenders arm, with the keeper another ten yards behind him. When did you ever see someone getting sent off for something like that?
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It doesn't outline any scenarios. You have suggested two scenarios. A third is denying the opportunity for a shot to go in as Ferdinand did. The fact that it is rare (or even if it were unique) is irrelevant.