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Knowing Football (Part 2)



Continuing...


Fouls, cards and penalties


This is a second topic that is tenser to write. For a simple reason, we do not see fouls in the same way. If our team suffers the foul, we see in a way and if our team commits the same foul, we see in a different way. It is common during the match to make offensive comments about the referee or the assistant referee. Often unfairly because just like us, he can see the bid in different ways.

One thing we have learned over the years seeing a lot of games, of many championships, at many places, is that every move can be interpretived.

Here, in this topic, I will explain impartially what is foul. Which of these and in which situations is admissible cards. However, let's make it clear that the referee is the authority on the field, and even if wrong, we have to accept his appointment.

First of all, any irregularity in the field the referee should whistle. Obviously, fouls can occur intentionally or accidentally. A foul should trigger a free kick (the team that suffered it must stop the ball where the foul was taken and put the ball back into play). The charge can generate a reversal, which is some irregularity during the charge of the foul, such as touching the ball before the referee whistles, or with the ball rolling, or outside the place determined by the referee.

There are situations that it’s always whistling foul, such as Collisions and offenses between players; hold the other player; holding the ball in the hand (with or without intention); foot high; dangerous play; have the intention to hit the opposing player and sliding tackle.

Normally during the match, the referee first calls attention and only then, in another throw, receives the yellow card. Most use the technique of first giving a verbal warning and if it’s not enough, the yellow card. Two yellow cards in the match generate a red card, but there are situations in which the referee can turn red straight.

Certainly, there are times when we are watching a match and complain that the referee did not give a "clear" foul. Each referee has his way of acting. And many times, especially if it is a very fierce game, the referee highlights the first bids that characterize foul.

Another very important detail is that: there are fouls that within the area is marked and outside the area it’s not, and vice versa. Everybody complains that at the time of the corner has a lot push-push, pulls shirt there, grabs player here. And outside the penalty area, pulling a player through the shirt - for example - is foul, and if it is to kill a counterattack even you can receive a yellow card. And within the area, it is very rare for the referee to mark shoves or jerks, even because if he did, all goals of the game would be a penalty.


Since I quoted penalties, let's explain it, okay?

The main function of the maximum penalty is to trigger a heart attack on the fan. We know that if the final of any championship is tie in the normal time and in the overtime, there will be charges of penalties (Cardiac Attack on a higher level).

There is a lot of pressure on the player who will charge the penalty and on the goalkeeper whose job is to protect the goal. Many say that penalty also involves luck. However, what we know, of course, is that it involves both technical and emotional.

Although penalties resolve to the final, there may also be charges of penalties during a match. If a player of team Acommit foul in the player of team Bwithin the penalty area of ​​team A. A maximum penalty is marked to the team and the player who committed the infraction must receive a yellow.

Detail: If the player team Bcommit foul in a player of team Awithin penalty area of team Ais marked foul of attack. Team Ahas right to a free kick. The ball will be stop where the foul happened and any player can put it back on the game.

The player of the team that has suffered the penalty should put the ball in that little mark that has in the middle of the penalty area and only the charge and the goalkeeper can stay in the penalty area, all others should stay behind the line. If a player invades the area before charging, the shot must be repeated.

Besides the fouls within the penalty area, another situation can trigger a penalty. The player uses his hands. However, we have a very assiduous discussion about this. "Ball in hand" or "Hand in the ball"?


So, allow me to explain with fictitious examples:


Situation X:It is a Brazil and Argentina, in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, 56 minutes (12 minutes of the second half) of match. Foul to Argentina in the penalty arc, almost in the penalty area. Messi (ARG) and Dybala (ARG) prepare to shoot. The referee mounts the barrier, but Alisson (BRA) only needs two players in the wall. Firmino (BRA) and Renato Augusto (BRA) in the barrier - which is already located within the area. Messi (ARG) kick the ball and hits Firmino's (BRA) in the barrier. Firmino (BRA) had his hands “glued” to the front of his body to protect himself. Is it penalty or not?


Situation Y:It is World Cup final; Germany and France face each other. It's 93 the second half, possibly the last throw of the game. Foul for France's team, Griezmann (FRA) and Pogba (FRA) take positions to kick, they can kick straight to the goal or they can rise the ball. Neuer (GER) sets up a barrier of three, with Müller (GER), Khedira (GER) and Draxler (GER). Griezmann (FRA) kicks straight, but the ball deflects in the Müller (GER) and falls into Giroud’s head (FRA), however, coming from behind, Boateng (GER) jumps and opens his arms to boost and climb higher. The ball hits Boateng's hand (GER). So, is it penalty or not?


You know the answer? Situation X is nota penalty and Situation Y isa penalty. I'll explain why. In the case of Situation Xis because the Brazilian player, Firmino, was with his hands “glued” on his body. In addition, this is not a penalty. While in Situation Y, the German player, Boateng, opened his arms to jump and this characterize a penalty, even if he did not do it on purpose.


As for the goalkeeper, since 1997/1998, the goalkeeper must keep on his line. The rule says: "The defending goalkeeper shall remain on his own goal line, in front of the penalty kicker and between the goalposts, until the ball is in play.“


There is also a little thing called: a two-shot penalty. That is nothing more than an indirect penalty. Where the player touches the ball, forth or diagonally, for another player to finish the move. This is allowed by the rules, however it can happen only during the match, in the final penalty shootout cannot.


In a play eternalized by the Dutch idol of Barcelona, Johan Cruyff, Messi and Suarez against Celta de Vigo, at Camp Nou (Barcelona stadium), charge penalty. Messi shoot to his side and Suarez kick for the goal.

I think I've explained faults enough, right?


Now let's move on to another tenser subject on this much-loved modality.


Offside



It would not be at all wrong to say that offside is one of football's most controversial moves. Of two one: Either the bid will be extremely clear or it will be a categorically difficult and reasonable bid of interpretation. There is a situation that another player can give condition and that is what kills.

I'll try to explain it briefly and briefly. Offside is something very delicate and should be analyze coldly.

This is rule 11of football (it is 17 at the total) and it came from the 19th century. The players stood near the opponent's goalkeeper to receive the ball and easily score goals. The offside rule has had several modifications over the years to suit the pace of the game.

The last change was in 2005, where FIFA determined that it should not be marck when the player offside has not been involved in the play. That is, even with a player offside, if the move is made without his participation, the goal will be valid.


For the player to be in an offside position he must be in front of the line of the opposing team's linebackers or the ball line. Any part of the body counts, except arms and hands.

I tried to be very brief, because otherwise we will stay here for years explaining offside. Let's bring practical examples.


There are clear bids like this! In addition to the player who is completely in front, two other players of the white team are also in offside position.



There are normal bids, like this one where the player of the red-and-black team is ahead of the line of the last players of the Black-and-white team.


There are very complicated bids like this one where the blue team player is on the same line as the yellow team player. However, only the blue team player's hand is ahead and this is not an offside. The player of the yellow team is giving conditions to the player of the blue team in the case. Now, imagine mark that play in the heat of the game?


Well, I practically write the football bible here, but i truly hope that you understand everything. I believe that we are ready to World Cup and World Military Championship of Football (Women's).


See you soon, guys

-Elisa Dias

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