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What determines whether a goal is scored in football?
Verified Answer
The ball crosses the halfway line
Quiz Options
- The ball crosses the halfway line
- The ball completely crosses the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar
- The ball is kicked from inside the penalty area
- The referee signals for a goal
Explanation & Context
According to the Laws of the Game, a goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no offence has been committed by the team scoring the goal.
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