This Week's Topic is Law 10: The Method of Scoring
As an AYSO referee, not only should you strive to make the right calls and manage the game well, but you should also know exactly when scoring counts and when it doesn't. This week's Whistle Stop will cover Law 10: The Method of Scoring.
The Breakdown: Law 10 discusses the method of scoring in a game. A goal is scored when the whole ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. The team with the highest number of goals scored wins. If both teams score the same amount of goals, the match is drawn.
Are you more of a visual learner? Watch U.S. Soccer's video on Law 10 here.
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What's the Correct AYSO Answer?
The following is a commonly asked question regarding Law 10:
I was the assistant referee in a recent game that was reaching the final whistle. The blue team kicked the ball before time expired, but it entered the goal after the the final whistle blew. I asked the head referee and he said the goal counted because once the ball is kicked, the play continues. I always thought that when time expires, the game ends no matter where the ball is. Should the goal have counted?
Answer: According to the Laws of the Game, if the time expires, then the play is over. In this case, time expired therefore the goal shouldn’t have counted.
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To Whistle or Not to Whistle
Referees must make decisions related to games by applying knowledge, common sense and their wits. These decisions must always respect the Letter of the Law and embrace the spirit of the game. Test your knowledge and see if you can answer the following question.
Scenario: During a recent U-12 girls soccer game, the goalkeeper on the red team was positioned on the goal line when she caught and held the ball at chest level. However, within a second or two of catching the ball, she took one step backwards to regain her balance (stepping into the goal box in the process), but continued to maintain her hold on the ball. Since she crossed the goal line, should it count as a goal for the blue team?
Answer: According to Law 10, a goal is scored when the entire ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal.
This means that any time the ball, while still in play, completely crosses the goal line between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar, a goal is scored. It makes no difference if the ball got there from a shot, a deflection or is carried there by the goalkeeper. The ball must cross the goal line, though. If the goalkeeper crosses the goal line, without the ball, then no goal is scored.
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Referee Tip of the Week
Before game day, be sure to know the location of the field, the team names, starting time, etc. If needed, print directions and a map to the fields.
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