"Referee Clement Turpin became the first official to apply the new eight-second rule in a FIFA Club World Cup match, sanctioning Sundowns' goalkeeper."
"The eight-second rule counts down from the moment the goalkeeper has full control of the ball, ensuring clarity for both players and spectators."
In a historic moment for soccer officiating, referee Clement Turpin enforced the new eight-second rule during the FIFA Club World Cup match between Ulsan and Mamelodi Sundowns. This rule states that a goalkeeper must release the ball within eight seconds of gaining full control. In the 83rd minute, Sundowns' goalkeeper Ronwen Williams held the ball too long, resulting in a corner awarded to Ulsan. This enforcement marks a significant shift in maintaining game flow and introduces specific guidelines for goalkeepers during set situations.
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