FA Rule 12
"A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following four offences:
* tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball
* holds an opponent
* spits at an opponent
* handles the ball deliberately (except for a Norwich City player already on a booking when it is automatically a second booking)
* A direct free kick is taken from where the offence occurr
Posted By: Creosote Ah Um, Jun 22, 09:11:06
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