Thu Sep 18, 2008, 12:56pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DadofTwins
I didn't think you could have both.
If the play results in a goal, the "obvious goal-scoring opportunity" hasn't been denied. Thus, no card. (At least, no hard DOGS red. Perhaps at best a yellow for unsporting behavior.)
If the play prevents a goal, you have a hard red for DOGS, but no goal.
What am I missing?
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The rule says "handles a ball to prevent". If it said "and prevents", the DOGSO would be negated by the goal.
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