2024-01-27 04:05:41
Elohim Prandi’s free kick will continue to get people talking. First, because he is exceptional, but now because he finds himself called into question. Was it regulatory? On social networks and some Swedish mediathe Frenchman is criticized for having moved his left foot before the ball left his hand during the shot.
Officially, the regulations, which can be consulted on the website the International Handball Federation, stipulates that in the case of a commitment, a throw-in, a throw, a free throw or a 7 m throw, “during the execution, (…) the thrower must have part of the foot constantly in contact with the ground until the ball is released. »
And specifies that “the other foot can be lifted and put down several times. The thrower must remain in the regular position until the throw has been made. » In the images, Elohim Prandi moves his right foot several times before shooting and it is therefore his left foot which is in contact with the ground during the entire preparation phase. But if we look at these in slow motion, it appears that this same left foot leaves the ground a few moments before the ball leaves his right hand.
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The person concerned admitted it himself after the match: “I thought I saw on the video that my foot came off the ground, which is not allowed but too bad, it happened. That’s what counts,” said Elohim Prandi.
Sweden lodges complaint
The regulations also specify that “a goal awarded can no longer be canceled once the referee has whistled the commitment”, and in the case of the semi-final of the French team, the end of regulation time and the start of the first overtime period.
Sweden nevertheless filed a complaint with the EHF, the European handball federation, according to Swedish television.
Finally qualified for the final of this Euro after this incredible end to the match and a 34-30 victory, the French team and its left back risk hearing about this free kick for a long time. They will face Denmark, winner of the other semi-final against Germany (29-26).
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