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What constitutes a goal in soccer?
What constitutes a goal in soccer?
- The ball being propelled by hand or arm by a player of the attacking side
- The ball being intentionally thrown by a player of the attacking side
- The ball passing over the goal line, between the goal posts, and under the crossbar (correct)
- The ball hitting the goal post before crossing the goal line
What is the point value of a scoring play in soccer for statistical purposes?
What is the point value of a scoring play in soccer for statistical purposes?
- Two points for a goal and one point for an assist (correct)
- One point for a goal and one point for an assist
- Three points for a goal and one point for an assist
- One point for a goal and two points for an assist
What distinguishes a shot from a cross in soccer?
What distinguishes a shot from a cross in soccer?
- A shot can be made by any player on the field, but a cross can only be made by attackers
- A shot can only be taken from outside the penalty area, while a cross is taken within it
- A cross is credited as a shot if it results in a goal being scored
- A shot is directed towards the goal with the intent of scoring, while a cross is not aimed at scoring (correct)
In soccer, when does a save by a goalkeeper count as credited?
In soccer, when does a save by a goalkeeper count as credited?
What action by a defending player can result in a goal being scored in soccer?
What action by a defending player can result in a goal being scored in soccer?
What action is to be taken if a player kicks the ball directly into their own goal during a free kick?
What action is to be taken if a player kicks the ball directly into their own goal during a free kick?
What is the correct ruling if a player scores a goal by kicking the ball directly into the opponent's goal from an indirect free kick?
What is the correct ruling if a player scores a goal by kicking the ball directly into the opponent's goal from an indirect free kick?
When is a goal disallowed according to the rules?
When is a goal disallowed according to the rules?
What is the outcome if a player scores a goal by kicking the ball directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick?
What is the outcome if a player scores a goal by kicking the ball directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick?
In soccer, what happens if a shot is saved by the goalkeeper and then deflects off an outside agent before going into the net?
In soccer, what happens if a shot is saved by the goalkeeper and then deflects off an outside agent before going into the net?
