Denying a goalscoring opportunity no longer an auto sendoff

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pernunz
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Denying a goalscoring opportunity no longer an auto sendoff

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http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36047575
Players who commit a foul to deny a goalscoring opportunity will no longer automatically be sent off, football's rule-making body has confirmed.

The previous 'triple-punishment' rule required a red card - and therefore a suspension - as well as the award of a penalty under those circumstances.

However, players committing accidental fouls that deny a goalscoring chance will now be cautioned instead.

But deliberate fouls will still incur a red card.

Those include holding, pulling or pushing, not playing the ball, serious foul play, violent conduct or deliberate handball in order to deny a goalscoring opportunity.

The change has been ratified by the International Football Association Board (IFAB)- a body made up of the four British football associations and Fifa - which decides on changes to the Laws of the Game.

It follows a comprehensive, 18-month review, led by former Premier League referee David Elleray.

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Re: Denying a goalscoring opportunity no longer an auto send

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This doesn't apply in Australia yet.
Not FIFA mandated at this moment.

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