Quote: I believe the call is "dangerous play" and it's an indirect kick. A direct kick foul inside the box would be a PK.
It was awarded as a direct kick regardless of the rules in the book. The BR kids were forced to stand on the goal line. Unbelievable call. The cleat marks are still on the young ladies cheek.
We have instructed our players to not play the ball with their teeth in the future while laying on the ground.
For a free kick spotted less than 10 yards from the goal line (always indirect) the defenders are allowed to stand on the goal line even though it is less than the required 10 yards.
Did the "direct kick" enter the goal without being touched a second time? What made you think a "direct kick" was awarded?
Just for clarification, a goal can be scored directly from a direct kick without anyone touching it after the initial kicker. An indirect kick must be touched a second time before it goes in the goal for the goal to count. If an indirect kick goes directly in the goal without being touched a second time, a goal kick is awarded to the defending team. If the ball deflects off of an attacker or defender, it has been touched a second time and, therefore, a goal would be awarded if it enteres the goal.
Also, for clarification, an indirect kick is signaled by the referee by raising her/his hand and arm straight up in a vertical manner, like a school child raising their hand to be recognized.
