But this rule is better for that, dammit:
* denying the opposing team a goal by deliberately handling the ball
Why use a rule that talks about a goal scoring opportunity, when we have a rule that speaks about denying a goal by handling the ball?
And the rule you bolded says:
denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving
towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a
penalty kick.
So what's an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick?
These are:
Direct Free Kick
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any
of the following seven offences in a manner considered by the referee to be
careless, reckless or using excessive force:
• kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
• trips or attempts to trip an opponent
• jumps at an opponent
• charges an opponent
• strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
• pushes an opponent
• tackles an opponent
A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any
of the following three offences:
• holds an opponent
• spits at an opponent
• handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own
penalty area)
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In every case it speaks about handling the ball deliberately.
The rules are pretty clear so I don't see why do we have to interpret them.
The only question here is what is a deliberate handball. That's not explained so it's up to the referee to decide. Rosetti decided that it was a deliberate handball and I think he was wrong.
* denying the opposing team a goal by deliberately handling the ball
Why use a rule that talks about a goal scoring opportunity, when we have a rule that speaks about denying a goal by handling the ball?
And the rule you bolded says:
denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving
towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a
penalty kick.
So what's an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick?
These are:
Direct Free Kick
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any
of the following seven offences in a manner considered by the referee to be
careless, reckless or using excessive force:
• kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
• trips or attempts to trip an opponent
• jumps at an opponent
• charges an opponent
• strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
• pushes an opponent
• tackles an opponent
A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any
of the following three offences:
• holds an opponent
• spits at an opponent
• handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own
penalty area)
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In every case it speaks about handling the ball deliberately.
The rules are pretty clear so I don't see why do we have to interpret them.
The only question here is what is a deliberate handball. That's not explained so it's up to the referee to decide. Rosetti decided that it was a deliberate handball and I think he was wrong.
I merely explained the call that was made and why the call could have been a red card. The truth is only Rosetti and his assistants know why he called it the way he did.
I'll try one more time to explain it.
First of all you must understand that this is not one call but two. As I said earlier and initial call is the handball infraction in the penalty area.
There was a handball we all agree to that. Whether it was deliberate or not is up to the referee's discretion (what he saw).
Beyond this first call we have a second issue for fouls within the penalty area.
Did the foul stop a goal scoring opportunity? Yes.
What is the penalty for such a foul? A sending off.
By the rules of the game the referee made a correct decision. Whether the rules need adjusting or handball should apply to the denying goals rule is up to debate.
*Also it must be noted that the goal scoring opportunity rule is mainly used for fouls after the last defender. Whether or not it should be included with handballs is something FIFA should consider.
