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Under the Laws of the Game, what is the term for a foul committed by a defender inside their own penalty area that results in a penalty kick?
CORRECT ANSWER
A direct free kick offense committed inside the penalty area
A penalty kick is awarded when a direct free kick offense (such as a foul or handball) is committed by the defending team inside their own penalty area.
ALL OPTIONS
โA direct free kick offense committed inside the penalty area
BAn indirect free kick offense only
CA technical foul
DA professional foul, regardless of location
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