FIFA interprets strict rules; Goal denied for Germany

FIFA on Tuesday explained the strict rules for a crucial goal disallowance in the World Cup elimination against Germany. Germany defender Jonathan Da was disallowed a goal when he fell upside down in stoppage time against Paraguay. The decision was made due to a foul on Courier Orlando Jill through video evaluation. Replays showed Germany's Waldemar Anton had pushed Zill down, but the decision was contested due to low contact. Germany lost a penalty shoot-out to Al-Zaïr in the 32nd round, with Da hitting the ball high in a crucial spot. FIFA's head of referees, Pierluigi Collina, has notified officials to penalize these incidents when players go into the thin area with the clear intention of blocking an opponent if they have made no attempt to play the ball. "Possessing the ball is not a crime, but the referees and VAR, when necessary, should carefully investigate and regulate this incident when an attacker is disinterested in the ball, with the intention of blocking the opponent's moves, moves extra and prevents the courier from defending," Kollina said. "Improved strict control of these techniques. It should be timed for all footholds, pauses, and transitions, and after an injury, leave the field for one minute."

"These measures are considered very effective and very positive innovations," Kollina said.

Announcement by Associated Press.

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