Roma vs. Lille 0-1: Understanding Penalty Retake Regulations Following Europa League Controversy
What are the Rules for Retaking Penalties Following Roma’s Controversial Match?
Understanding Penalty Retakes
A referee may require a penalty to be retaken in football for various reasons—especially following the recent incident where Roma was granted two penalty retakes during their Europa League loss to Lille.
Key Rules Regarding Penalties
According to Law 14 from the International Football Association Board concerning the Laws of the Game:
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Goalkeeper’s Positioning: The goalkeeper must stay on the goal line, facing the penalty taker, and positioned between the goalposts until the penalty kick is executed.
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Foot Placement: At least one foot must be either touching or behind the goal line.
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Distractions by Goalkeeper: The goalkeeper is prohibited from “unfairly distracting” the kicker. This includes any attempts to delay the kick or manipulating the goalposts, crossbar, or net.
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Players Outside the Area: All players other than the goalkeeper and the penalty taker must remain outside the penalty area and be positioned at least 10 yards from the penalty spot until the kick commences.
- Encroachment Rules:
- If the goalkeeper or their teammates infringe and the ball does not enter the goal, the penalty is retaken.
- However, if the shot is successful despite the encroachment, the goal is counted.
- If the attackers encroach and it influences the goalkeeper, a retake occurs if the ball goes in. If not, an indirect free kick is awarded to the defending team.
- In cases where players from both teams encroach, the penalty is retaken unless it is determined that the encroachment did not impact the goalkeeper’s performance.
Acknowledgment
Special thanks to Brian from East Sussex for the insightful question regarding this ruling.
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