Practical guidelines for match officialsGoal/no goal·Page 216, 2026/27 edition

Goal/no goal

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When a goal has been scored but the ball appears still to be in play, the assistant referee must first raise the flag to attract the referee's attention then continue with the normal goal procedure of running quickly 25–30 metres along the touchline towards the halfway line.
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 216 · clause law-x-21ac0652

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The assistant moves along the touchline, and the direction is the answermatch-officials

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