Award
A goal kick is awarded to the defending team when the ball goes out of the field of play by crossing, either on the ground or in the air the goal line (but not the portion between the posts and under the crossbar which would constitute a goal) when the last person to touch the ball was from the attacking team. If the last person to touch the ball was a member of the defending side, a corner kick is instead awarded to the attackers.
Also, if the ball is struck directly into the goal from an indirect free kick this is not considered a goal - play is restarted with a goal kick to the defending team.
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