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The weather has caused the goal line to disappear. How does the referee or assistant referee know that the ball crossed the line?

April 26, 2017Assistant Ball caused crossed disappear GOAL line referee weather

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The weather has caused the goal line to disappear. How does the referee or assistant referee know that the ball crossed the line?

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The goal line is supposed to be the width of the goalposts. Because of this, the referee or assistant referee can judge where the line should be by looking at, and past, the nearest goalpost. If the referee or assistant referee sees the ball go past the goal upright, then a goal is awarded.