Question

The assistant referee observes a foul that the referee could not see. the referee stops play when the assistant referee raises the flag and gives it a slight wave. once the whistle sounds, the assistant referee first holds the flag across the lower body and then visibly walks towards the corner flag post. what has the assistant referee indicated?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is Penalty kick
holding the flag across the lower body and then visibly walks towards the corner flag post indicates that there was a foul that happened within the penalty Areas (such as tackling leg or pushing)/The punishment for this type of foul is a penalty kick