Re: [nas] Morelia v Necaxa Laws of the Game question

Kirsten Tautfest wrote:
> 
> In the 2nd half of last weekend's Morelia v Necaxa
> match, in the 51st min (approx) there was a call in
> the box that resulted in an indirect freekick being
> taken from the 6 yard box line.
> 
> The incident involved the Monarcas defender using a
> high kick to clear the ball while at the same time the
> the offensive player was trying to come in with a
> header for a goal. The Defender's foot connected with
> the side of the offensive player's head. It appeared
> that there was no intent to hurt the offensive player,
> just incidental contact.
> 
> #1> why was anything called in the first place?

Sounds like the defender was called for dangerous play.

> #2> Under what circumstances can an indirect freekick
> be taken from inside the box?

An indirect free kick is awarded for the following violations:

 - Goalkeeper holds the ball too long
 - Goalkeeper handles the ball after he releases possession and before
it touches another player
 - Goalkeeper handles a backpass
 - Goalkeeper handles a throw-in
 - Dangerous play
 - Impeding the progress of an opponent
 - Preventing a goalkeeper from releasing a ball from his hands
 - Any other offense that that causes play to be stopped to caution or
dismiss a player, not including offenses deserving a free kick

The indirect kick is taken from the location of the offense, unless it
is inside the 6-yard box of the offending team, in which case it is
moved to the nearest edge of the 6-yard box.

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