Yes, this is a foul play known as an "offside offense" followed by an act of "unsporting behavior."
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Initially, A2 was in an offside position when the ball was kicked. Although A4, who was onside, scored the goal, A2's deliberate action of holding B2 after the offside position is considered unsporting conduct, impacting the opponent's ability to defend.
In soccer, an offside offense followed by unsporting behavior, like deliberate holding or fouling, results in a foul, even if the goal was scored by an onside player afterward, leading to a free-kick or penalty for the opposing team.
The Complete Question
A2 is in an offside position at the moment A3 kicked the ball toward the penalty area. A2 moves and deliberately holds B2. A4, who was onside, receives the ball and scores a goal
IS this a foul play?
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