Rule 9 - Scoring

9:1
A goal is scored when the entire ball has crossed the entire width of the goal line (see diagram 4), provided that no infraction of the rules has been committed by the thrower or a team-mate before or during the throw.

A goal shall be allowed, if there is an infraction of the rules by a defender but the ball still goes into the goal.

A goal cannot be awarded, if the referees or the timekeeper has interrupted the game before the ball has completely crossed the goal line.

A goal shall be awarded to the opponents, if a player plays the ball into his own goal, unless the ball had previously crossed the outer goal line.

Note:

A goal shall be awarded, if the ball is prevented from going into the goal by someone or something not authorized to be on the court (spectators etc.), and the referees are convinced that the ball would otherwise have entered the goal.

9:2
A goal which has been awarded can no longer be cancelled, once the referee has blown the whistle for the subsequent throw-off to be taken.

The referees must make clear (without a throw-off) that they have allowed a goal, if the signal for the end of a half sounds immediately after a goal is scored and before a throw-off can be taken.

Note:

A goal should be entered on the scoreboard as soon as it has been awarded by the referees.

9:3
The team which has scored more goals than the opponents is the winner.

9:4
The game is tied if both teams have scored the same number of goals or no goals at all.

8. The Appro ach to the Opponent == Contents of IHF Rules == 10. The Throw-Off