A Handball Scenario / You're the Ref!

[giorno]

Actually yeah. Does the "accidental handball leading to a goal" constitute a direct or indirect free kick? Because if it's the latter then it's clear, it's an indirect free kick for United, unless the 80 yard pass isn't considered generating a goalscoring opportunity(in this case position and number of defenders between vardy and the goal, and how much vardy has to do himself to score is what matters)

 

[BobbyManc]

According to the new rules, we'd get a penalty.

I think.

It would actually be in Vardy's best interest in that scenario to stop, run towards our goal, and pass it to someone else to start a new phase of play.

What a damning indictment of VAR. The scary thing is I'd share your interpretation. I wonder if Jesus had missed his shot against Spurs and there was half a clearance by Spurs, City reclaimed the ball and then scored straight after, if that would have stood? It's such a bizarre rule and they can't even apply it consistently, as VAR seemingly fell asleep for the Newcastle Watford game (not that I blame them, mind, think I'd struggle to concentrate on that one).

 

[giorno]

I wonder if Jesus had missed his shot against Spurs and there was half a clearance by Spurs, City reclaimed the ball and then scored straight after, if that would have stood?

Yes, given there's a change in possession between the handball and the goal

 

[One Night Only]

Knowing our refs a penalty to Hartlepool United and a red card for de gea somehow. Useless cnuts.