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1. GOAL SCORED
Except as otherwise provided by these Laws, a goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goal posts and under the cross bar.
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2. WINNING TEAM
The team scoring more goals shall be the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals, or if no goals are scored, the game shall be a draw.
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BALL POSITION
A goal may not be allowed if the whole of the ball has not crossed the goal line. |
OUTSIDE AGENT
If the ball is stopped by an outside agent (i.e., dog, spectator), play shall be stopped.
A. Then shall be restarted appropriately in accordance with Law VIII-7, where the ball came into contact with the interference.
B. A goal may not be allowed if the ball touches an outside agent before entering the goal.
C. The referee is not an outside agent. |
REFEREE DECISION
The referee may not award a goal unless in a position to observe and be certain that the ball has completely crossed the goal-line, or an assistant referee in such a position and signals that fact to the referee. |
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