[iowafanseattle]

I am a basketball official and know very little about soccer rules.

Saw this happen in a youth soccer game and wondered what the correct call is:

free kick from just outside the big-box. the ball is kicked at the goalie who hits the ball, but does not catch it. The ball rolls in front of the goalie and is kicked in for a goal by an offense player that was standing in front of the goal with no defensive players between her and the goalie.

quite a debate between the official and side judge if this was offsides or not.

They decided it was a good goal because once the ball hit the goalie hit cancelled any possible offsides call. But still plenty of debate from the coaches.

I appreciate any input on this one.

Thanks