What would you do: Goal or Not?
Clever bit of play and creative free kick. However is it legal in law?
Its a little down to interpretation. The Fifa guidance on Free Kicks says the following
- The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.
- A free kick can be taken by lifting the ball with a foot or both feet simultaneous
However it also says the following
- Feinting to take a free kick to confuse opponents is permitted as part of football. However, if in the opinion of the referee, the feinting is considered an act of unsporting behaviour, the player must be cautioned.
So if you were of the view that its a clever trick to deceive you could disallow the goal. However to be honest its such a clever piece of skill let it stand!
Thanks to @willpare for sending it me
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