KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -A penalty kick is awarded if a player commits a direct free kick offence inside their penalty area or off the field as part of play as outlined in Laws 12 and 13. A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.

Detailed explanation-2: -If an attacking player enters the penalty area before the ball is in play ➡ the goal kick is retaken unless the referee decides there is no unfair impact.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, if a player commits dangerous play inside his own penalty box, the referee will award an indirect free kick from the place that the foul occurred. When the penalty kick is taken, the only two players in the penalty area box are the penalty taker and the defending team’s goalkeeper.

Detailed explanation-4: -This is a common reaction from both football fans and players alike. Much to their bafflement, yes, some fouls committed within the penalty box will result in a free kick instead of a penalty! When does it happen? Free kicks awarded in the penalty area are always indirect free kicks.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fouls can result in one or more of the following penalties: The team whose player committed the foul loses possession of the ball to the other team. The fouled player is awarded one or more free throws. The player committing the foul “fouls out” of the game.