Question:
During a PK, 1-2 players from the defending team shout out loud just as the kicker kicks the ball. Ball does not go in(deflects off goalie and goes out of bounds)). Ref shows one player a yellow card and awards attacking team a corner kick. Would a retake of the PK be justified based on the rule that if a teammate of the goalkeeper infringes the Laws of the Game, and the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is to be retaken ?
USSF answer (May 12, 2009):
The two shouting opponents must be cautioned for unsporting behavior. If the ball did not enter the goal, the penalty kick must be retaken. If the ball did enter the goal, the goal is scored and the restart is a kick-off.
