The penalty that Martinez Munuera whistled by the hand of Militao in Real Madrid-Sevilla it has generated and generates a lot of controversy, but what does the rule say. Circular number 3 of the Technical Referees Committee explains the criteria on the hands.
This says circular number 3 about the hands
HANDS
Will commit INFRINGEMENT the player who:
• voluntarily touch the ball with the hand or arm.
• score a goal in the opponent's goal directly with the hand or arm – even if the action occurs accidentally – including the goalkeeper.
• immediately after the ball touches him or a teammate on the hand or arm, even accidentally, to later: o score a goal in the opponent's goal; or generate a scoring chance;
The change of game rules for this season he emphasizes the need for there to be an immediacy in the “accidental” hands that end in a goal or on the occasion of a goal to be sanctioned.
Therefore, It will NOT be considered an infringement by “accidental” hand, if the ball traveled a certain distance (after a pass or a drive) and / or several passes were made before a goal or an obvious scoring chance.
As a general rule, the player will commit an offense
touch the ball with his hand or arm when
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or:
• the hand or arm is positioned in an unnatural way and makes the body take up more space; even in the event that the ball touches the player's hand or arm after having bounced off the head, body or foot of that player or of another who was located near the first.
• the hand or arm is above or beyond shoulder height, unless the ball is played first, and then touches the hand or arm.
Except for the aforementioned offenses, It will NOT be considered an offense if the ball touches the hand or arm:
• if it comes directly from the head or body (including the foot) of the player himself; the player intentionally PLAYS the ball and hits his own arm / hand.
• if it comes directly from the head or body (including the foot) of another player; ball that unexpectedly rebounds, as long as it is not in an unnatural position occupying a space.
• if the hand or arm is close to the body and is not in an unnatural position to take up more space.
• if the player falls and the hand or arm is between the body and the point of support on the ground, but not away from the body to the side or vertically.
Refering to disciplinary sanction to be applied in the hand plays, there has been no change in relation to previous seasons, that is, actions committed with the hands or arms will be cautioned, provided that:
– The player touches the ball with his hand to interfere with or stop a promising attack.
– Touch the ball with the hand in an attempt to score a goal (regardless of whether he succeeds or not) or in an attempt to avoid a goal without achieving it.