Soccer Rules and Goals

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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?

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?

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?

When the goalkeeper stops a ball that would have otherwise gone into the goal Signup and view all the answers

What action by a defending player can result in a goal being scored in soccer?

Deliberately handling the ball in an attempt to prevent a goal Signup and view all the answers

What action is to be taken if a player kicks the ball directly into their own goal during a free kick?

Award a corner kick to the opposing team Signup and view all the answers

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?

No goal, restart with an indirect free kick for the opposing team Signup and view all the answers

When is a goal disallowed according to the rules?

When more than 11 players are on the field during the goal Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome if a player scores a goal by kicking the ball directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick?

Goal Signup and view all the answers

In soccer, what happens if a shot is saved by the goalkeeper and then deflects off an outside agent before going into the net?

Goal is disallowed Signup and view all the answers

Soccer Rules and Goals

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What constitutes a goal in soccer?

What is the point value of a scoring play in soccer for statistical purposes?

What distinguishes a shot from a cross in soccer?

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 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?

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?

In soccer, what happens if a shot is saved by the goalkeeper and then deflects off an outside agent before going into the net?

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