Fouls and Misconduct Quiz
Test your knowledge of Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct. Cover direct and indirect free kick offences, yellow card and red card criteria, DOGSO, SPA, and the handball law.
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Sample Questions
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A player handles the ball with their arm in a natural position and a goal is scored. Is this a handball offence?
A defender fouls an attacker who was through on goal inside the penalty area. The defender made a genuine attempt to play the ball. What is the correct sanction?
A player pushes an opponent off the ball. Is this a direct or indirect free kick offence?
Common Fouls and Misconduct Questions
What makes a tackle a serious foul play offence?
Serious foul play involves using excessive force or brutality against an opponent when challenging for the ball. A tackle that endangers the safety of the opponent is considered serious foul play and requires a red card.
What is the difference between DOGSO and SPA?
DOGSO (Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity) means the attacker was almost certain to score. SPA (Stopping a Promising Attack) means the attack was good but not a clear chance. DOGSO leads to a red card in most cases; SPA leads to a yellow card.
What constitutes a handball offence?
Handball is an offence when the arm is in an unnatural position that makes the body unnaturally bigger, or when the contact is deliberate. Accidental handball by a defender in a natural arm position is not always penalised, but if it directly leads to a goal or a clear goalscoring chance, it may still be an offence.
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