There have been differences in the way we have been refereeing when the ball goes over bar height following a save by the goalkeeper.
We have agreed on a set of rules to be followed at both Tavira and Olhão for consistency:
- If the ball deflects off the goalkeeper in the process of making a save and exceeds bar height before returning into play the ball will be deemed dead and will be returned to the goalkeeper.
- If the ball deflects off the goalkeeper in the process of making a save and exceeds bar height but then drops into the goal a goal will be awarded.
- If the ball deflects off the goalkeeper in the process of making a save and exceeds bar height, but then directly leaves the field of play a corner or kick-in will be awarded, depending at which point the ball left the field of play.
The Laws page has been updated to clarify.