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You Make The Call

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Scenario

Black #7 dribbles into White's penalty area. White #2 slides to tackle for the ball. What is the correct decision by the referee?

Results

3.0%	Direct Free Kick
24.0%	Penalty Kick
1.0%	Indirect Free Kick
70.0%	No Call (Throw-in to restart play)

Reason

No call. Award a Throw-in to restart play.

Explanation

This is a fair tackle and no foul should be called. There is no contact with Black in this tackle. Black falls over White's outstretched leg after the ball has been cleared.

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10/11/2008
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